by Carmen Henesy

Created on: August 25, 2010

Something's Missing

The week just past was awful,

I worked late every night,

And rose each day at dawn,

I know I looked a fright.

I ate lunch at my desk,

And turned down dinners out,

My friends were getting worried,

Of that there was no doubt.

The project was completed,

The deadline finally met,

I wearily left the office,

And got in my Corvette.

Once home, I was indulgent,

I feasted on pate,

Followed up with caviar,

Saved for a special day.

I washed it down with bubbly,

A vintage bought in France,

And put on soothing music,

The cat looked at me askance.

I lit candles in the bathroom,

And got out relaxing scent,

And as bubbles filled the bathtub,

Into the soothing warmth I went.

I lay listening to the music,

Then realized my rotten luck,

With all that preparation,

I forgot my rubber duck!

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