Magpie Tale, #28 - Something's Missing - August 24, 2010
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.
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,
I lay listening to the music,
Then realized my rotten luck,
With all that preparation,
I forgot my rubber duck!
Carmen Henesy
Copyright (c) 2010 by Carmen Henesy
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