WASHING THE DISHES

When we on simple rations sup

How easy is the washing up!

But heavy feeding complicates

The task by soiling many plates.

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And though I grant that I have prayed

that we might find a serving-maid,

I'd scullion all my days, I think,

To see her smile across the sink!

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I wash, she wipes. In water hot

I souse each dish and pan and pot;

While Taffy mutters, purrs, and begs,

And rubs himself against my legs.

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The man who never in his life

Has washed the dishes with his wife

Or polished up the silver plate-

He still is largely celibate.

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One warning: there is certain ware

That must be handled with all care:

The Lord Himself will give you up

If you should drop a willow cup!

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Christopher Morley

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On another note today is

FLAG DAY

let us honor our Verterans by flying the Flag!

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