Vacuum

So, where DOES time go?

I’m convinced my vacuum cleaner

has gotten too much power;

it’s not just picking up the dirt,

it’s sucking up the hours.

 

They must be trapped inside ~

I’ll search each crevice in it

until I find all that lost time,

and reclaim every minute.

 

Wouldn’t it be wonderful,

a grand cosmic maneuver,

to answer “Where does time go?”

with “It’s just inside the Hoover.”

Reviews

[Sharon Kim]

Rita this was a fun write! I find there are far too many 'time sucks' in life. I'm so glad to have some time to myself because school is out (at least until August) :) Trying to catch up on all of the read requests I missed.

[Rita L. Sev]

Hi, Sharon! Glad to see you! Yes, I know what you mean about school - looking forward to a few weeks of relaxation! Thanks for reading - glad you enjoyed!

[NeiL ArandA]

You can recycle almost anything . Almost anything but TIME . Once its lost its gone . Japanese Robotics makes concept robotic maid to do house chores so human can make up for lost time . And human task can be alloted and appropriated for higher means and higher interest . Very nice Ms Rita . You have used a simple household vacuum to inspire thought provoking question and insights .

[Rita L. Sev]

In every simple item, there is more than meets the eye... this, I believe, is the essence of poetry. Thank you for your insights, Neil!

[Michael G. Smith]

Whimsical, charming, a five star starring. It's funny because this made me think of last weekend when I had to take the vacuum apart to fix the fact that it was hardly sucking.

[Rita L. Sev]

Hmmm... did you find any lost moments in there? ;) Thanks, Mike!

[Michael G. Smith]

I don't understand the question?

[MOON]

Clever write , time and the Hoover !

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks, Moon!

[Dr. Wood ?]

great stuff......So that is why it takes so much time to clean up.....

[Rita L. Sev]

Exactly... :) Thanks, Doc!

[Im His Daughter]

hahahahahaha too funny love it

[Rita L. Sev]

Glad to give a laugh! Thank you!

[Sanober]

I could not agree more!! I want to know where all my time has gone too....it sure didn't just magically disappear. There must be reasons, some answers!! You have a wonderful way of capturing deep, serious questions and situations with wit and humor. Loved this one!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you - I try to make the "deep" easy to get to... :)

[Tom]

I think you should get together with Professor Stephen Hawkings, as you may have invented the first ever 'Time machine !!

A funny and very clever wee poem ! Magnifico !!

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! I like that idea! Thank you so much, Tom.

[Creepy Swine Guy]

Oh, would that it be that easy to reclaim my missing hours. Nicely done, I enjoyed.

[Rita L. Sev]

I keep checking... I think the cat keeps getting there first. Darn nine lives...

[Glen]

Rita, I've so often asked the same question....thank you for answering the question of time.

[Rita L. Sev]

I aim to answer the lofty queries... :)