An Unappreciated Housewife

He walks into the room each day at six As around their Dad all five children mix He smiles at them with glee Meantime he sneers at me So I get prepared to take all his licks “What have you been doing all day?” he asks No appreciation for all my tasks “Washed clothes and changed diapers Don’t need any gripers” This insensitive father wears two masks Each morning his breakfast is served on time Later, vodka collins are served with lime He never shops for food Says my cooking’s no good And when he bathes, the tub is filled with grime My Mom said, “Men just work from sun to sun, But a woman’s housework is never done” I found a new game plan A hearty, handsome man Together, my husband we could outrun May 25, 2012 *Entry for David’s 3 H contest