Moving Day

My moving day lasted for over a week

It was just like a game of hide and go seek

I hid everything well --- in a box here or there

When I look for something --- it's not anywhere.

I thought I'd remember each hiding spot

But where is the coffee, and my coffee pot?

Someone must have moved them --- I put them here

Or was it in that box --- or that one? oh dear!

Now, who put the dishes in the bed room?

And why isn't the dustpan somewhere near the broom?

My pans are in this box --- but where are the lids?

I get in a frenzy and yell at the kids!

Turn down that TV! No, I can't find the guide ---

Just shut it off and go play outside.

When will diner be ready? How would I know?!

With my kind of luck --- about midnight, or so.

How will I ever get through this terrible mess

God only knows --- It's anyone's guess!

I suppose I'll survive --- as I have before ---

And swear that I'll never move anymore!!

Pearl E. Cain