DIRTY LAUNDRY

I can't sleep 
Up all night 
Hearing weird sounds 
Gives me the creeps 

Must be these dirty sheets 
I haven't washed for weeks 

Or it could be the ten year old mattress 
With the broken coil springs 
I thought it would live up to its name
Ever-last! The comfort king

My body itches 
Causing me to I toss and turn
There is a little rash about my neck
Could it be from my food stained pillowcase 
That has caused such a burn

My PJ'S were a Christmas gift 
Five years ago 
And as far as I can recall 
It has never been washed with soap 

Because of my dirty laundry
I stayed awake all night 
But as soon as morning comes 
I'll make every piece of laundry 
Bleaching white...

O, with soap of course.

Wilford Barker.