Saturday, May 2, 2015

PA Work

A Lick and a Promise

“A lick and a promise,” Mom would say
when she didn’t have time to clean properly.

I picked up on that phrase with a passion.
Half-hearted hurried cleaning with a vow.

Next time, I’ll move everything to vacuum.
Next time, I’ll free the corners from cobwebs.

Next time, I’ll clean the counters to the end.
Next time, I’ll dust the Venetian blinds.

Why am I in a muddle to get to the next project?
Wouldn’t it be better to do less, but do it well?







1 comment:

S.E.Ingraham said...

My Mom used to say that too Connie...a lick and a promise...thanks for the reminder.