Take It Or Leave It

If I ever…

Make gravy, it will be for myself. To eat alone. With bread.

Take a needle and thread, it will be to raise the hem on my dress or skirt.

Coo over a baby, it will be because I’m faking it and not a wistful wish or hint.

Make a pot of Tea, it will be for my Editor; the only Boss of me.

Host a dinner party, it will be pre-drinks and nothing more.

Use my oven, it will be for storage.

Bake a cake, it will be from a packet.

Mop the floor, it will be because I dropped something.