Sleepless nights and Dirty Dishes.
Clean Counters, Chaotic Spirit.
Sleepless nights and dirty dishes—
That’s not me. I have routines and wishes.
I meal prep. I hydrate. I floss.
But one damn plate and I feel at a loss.
I light my candle, set the mood,
Put on a playlist, prep my food.
But post-dinner? A moral collapse.
Soap? Elbow grease? No, perhaps…
I’m better than this—this spongy war.
I’m not the type to mop the floor
Imagined tears and dishpan hands—
I had goals! I had dinner plans!
And yet I’m here, like everyone else,
Questioning forks, and deeply myself.
Why must a meal end in despair?
Why can’t dishes just vanish in air?
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Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.
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Passionate blogger sharing insights on lifestyle, music and personal growth.
⭐Shortlisted on The Creative Future Writers Awards 2025.
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Comments (2)
Your writing keeps getting better and better, and it's such a joy to read your work. 📚✨ Keep up the amazing work—you’ve got something truly special here. 💥 Can't wait to see what you create next! #KeepShining 🌟 #WriterOnTheRise 🚀
Ha! Great and funny poem! Good to have a routine! Dirty dishes are fun to clean! 😀