Creature from the Pit of Despair

It's indescribably evil

 

There’s evil in the kitchen, void of heart and soul

Waiting for me there, it makes my blood run cold

I’ve slain it many times, with bare and trembling hands

But when I walk away, it rises up again

Who will face this beast and make it go away?

No one else but me, I must sadly say

All others are afraid to raise their swords, it seems

And hide beneath their beds when they hear my bloody scream

Do they think I sleep so very well at night

Dreaming of the villain that daily, I must fight?

This food-encrusted monster, no longer can I face

So starting on the morrow, we’ll eat on paper plates

Author's Note

My wife almost never does the dishes.

Reviews

[roarke]

I don't get it..............hahahaahahahahaahahahahahaahahahahaaaaaaa

that's why our early ancestors just threw everything into one big heap outside and buried it. Makes for good archeology when ya can't dig up a dino bone....

just make a raw onion and cheese sammich, then there's no clean up


oh...btw.... nice poem... fun stuff.

[M. J. Smith]

For some time, I made a living battling that monster!
Well written. 😃

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you. Yes, that monster has no pity on us.

[john l smith]

Very funny
I had an unplanned look in my sons (and wife) shower the other day and I think a disposable paper substitute would also do nicely for them
great poem
Dave

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks. I'm glad you like it.

[barleygirl]

I concur . . . dirty dishes are most evil & foul. If they get to the point of mold & slime, then it seems the dishes should be discarded, as no amount of soap & scrubbing can rid my mind of the gross visions, when I try to eat off these same dishes again! You've described the monster very vividly . . . and I'm sure many have such nasty business lurking in their kitchen sinks, or in the fridge! *yuk!*

[Samuel Dickens]

I'm not a neatnik, but do want things kept reasonably clean. Thank you for reading.

[Tomás Ó C..]

So funny... I thought it was alchol at first, then food addiction... but its the dishes... just buy more!

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Tomas.

[Autumn Lyric]

This was a fun and entertaining reading! I keep forgetting to buy paper plates! Serves me right, but your poem keeps things on the lighter side and I just love that : -)

[Samuel Dickens]

Thank you. I only use real plates for fancy meals nowadays.

[Renée]

lol !!!! very creative ! before reading your authors note
I had an idea it was the dreaded......
(( D i S h E s ))

[Samuel Dickens]

Thanks, Renee. At my house, a man's chores are never finished.

[Renée]

*Christmas Gift List*
Sam Dickens .. Chinet

[arbitrary jane]

amen.

[writernubbin]

Too funny! That monster is always in the kitchen. Sounds like you have found the answer to help tame the beast. :) Nice rhyming and a fun read. I would say you are versatile...a man who does dishes AND writes poetry is a keeper. LOL

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

hahaha! I don't like doing them either and they do become monsters awaiting us ... first thing in the a.m. is when they are worse for me.
Love your poems , so much humor!

Chloe

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super rhyme, fun and lighthearted..love a man who does the dishes...