Washing-up (Untitled)

You think I am stupid and dumb
You have forgotten I too had education and degree
You think my life is easy
Three kids to raise
While you go out and do your thing
Well you are wrong!
I am frustrated
I am mad
Do you think dishes are fulfilling?
I was anxious and willing
To procreate
But I thought you would participate!
I’m sick of you!
Tired of your constant criticism and complaining
Go find some simpling girls who will obey you
Leave me to raise your kids
The way you should have done
With lots of laughter
Fun and expectation.

by Lorna Bain — December 29th, 1985