Manic Modernity

MANIC MODERNITY!

In a little country town, in a little dusty room

That called itself  'Museum', just for show,

I found this ancient artifact among the aged junk

And it brought back days of very long ago.

I can see them gathering round when the miracle arrived,

All shiny and so modern and so bright!

I can picture eyes wide open at the new technology;

They'd see Washing Day in quite a different light!

'Mum! It'll do the wringing!' Little Tommy is amazed

At the clever things that grown-up people do!

'It looks a trifle difficult!' That's Mother looking shy

For she's always rather scared when things are new.

'You'll get the hang of it, my dear!' That's father, looking proud,

For the gadget is from Dad to Mum, a gift;

'The children need not help you when you do the weekly wash!

You'll find the sheets are easier to lift!'

Mum tries to turn the handle but it's heavy and it's stiff;

She views her new contraption with dismay.

So now she'll have to manage without any help at all.

She just can't wait until it's Washing Day!

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