Housework
This is a nostalgic look back at household chores in a time gone by – this is how our mothers whiled their time away!
Housework
‘Cardinal’ the front step, put ‘Brasso’ on the plate,
‘Vinegar’ on the windows, and ‘black-lead’ on the grate,
‘Dolly-tub’ the washing, and when that job is done,
Put it through the ‘mangle’, one by one.
Hang the ‘peg-rug’ outside, and use the ‘beater’ hard,
See the dust go swirling across the old back-yard,
When the dust has settled, do not let it stay,
Reach for mother’s favourite tool, – and ‘Besom’ it away.
Warm the heavy iron, standing by the flame,
‘Iron’ till it cools a while, – then warm it up again,
Sweating in your ‘pinny’ never question why,
Got to make some pastry, for a crust upon a pie.
This is how our mothers, whiled their time away,
Working fingers to the bone, day by day,
Only one ambition, one thought to enthrone,
Giving us a house of love, – giving us a home!
(Thanks Mom, – love you xxxx )
Mick
Copyright Mick Westwood 2014
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