Mayfield Expectations in 2023
A Limerick about an Absurdity of Life (for a Woman)
By Donna ReneePublished 14 days ago • 1 min read
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The women get stuck with the cleaning
and everything else that's demeaning
The men do "real work"
The chores they all shirk
So soon they'll be single and keening
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Donna Renee
Hi! Thanks for reading! My hobbies include making coffee, drinking coffee, and starting to write a story and then rage-deleting it when I get the slightest bit frustrated.
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Comments (4)
A limerick with a strong message, challenging traditional gender roles.
Hrrmm, well... I did just finish the dishes before reading this so... 😅
This is great. Love it.
Preach. :) Great work, perfect rhythm!