Minimalist Cleaning

Playing with sounds... an oh-so-typical couple's "discussion" on cleaning (fascinating subject...)

Minimalist Cleaning

 

“When was the last time,” he said, “you cleaned the house?”

Your head is always in the clouds.”

“I believe in minimalist cleaning chrysso mou,” said she.

 

“My motto: “Don’t overdo the dusting.”

“Ha. Seriously, kali mou,” he said. “When

was the last time you took up

  

 one corner of a room to really clean?”

“What’s the point dear? It just gets dirty again.”

He rolled his eyes, looked up to the sky.

 

“Just kidding paidi mou. I sweep, mop the floor.

“Clean fingerprints from the balcony door

Scrub and clean the bathroom sink, what more

 

Do you search for in this world of ours?”

“Just observe, he said, “just see what’s in front of you.”

“Oh agapi mou, what you’re telling me is nothing new

 

But it’s just not true that I live up in the clouds,” she stressed.

“I’ve got two feet on earth, and I feel so blessed

To clean the house,” she said.  “Now let me rest.”

 

“Cleaning blessed?  Ha, love your humor!” he confessed.

 

 

 

Author's Note

The expressions "chrysso mou," "agapi mou" etc. are variations in Greek on "my dear" or "my love."

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I think this could be much more than cleaning a house...I think it could be cleaning a heart that has gathered dust and doesn't feel anymore.
quite the interesting write, Sherri.
love it.
j.

[Sherri Moshman Paganos]

Thanks Jacob for perceptive review. It could definitely be more than cleaning!
s.

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

This is an entertaining write. Made me smile at the humor and kept me engaged.

[Sherri Moshman Paganos]

Thanks Cyprian, enjoyed your comments!

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This is a beautifully whimsical piece of life, all in words of a poem. Thank you for sharing your work. It was a joy to read.

[Sherri Moshman Paganos]

Thanks Carlos,.I really loved your review
S.