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My hair is tussled
Knotted and messed
Haven't yet found the time
To get myself dressed
The big baggy t-shirt
I slept in last night
Has been the days apparel
What a stunning sight
A sink full of dishes
Washed and dried
The loads of laundry
I could have cried
There's more to be done
I vacuum and dust
They want pie for dessert
I have to make crust
Scrub the toilet
Mop the floors
Wipe the fingerprints
Off the doors
Clean the oven
Spic and span
Replace the bulb
In the ceiling fan
Make the windows
Squeaky clean
Pick up all the toys
That can be seen
Polish the silver
He bought me as a gift
Sometimes that man
Isn't too swift
The house is clean
Everything glimmers
Now it's time
To start making dinner
Into the house
He walks in
Face adorned
With a grin
He asks, what did you do today
My reply, Don't ask, just go away
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