I Really Should Work on My Taxes
But…
Sleeping in was so fine,
with sweet dreams intertwined.
My black coffee was strong,
and I lingered too long.
To the store I will drive
and buy this week’s supplies.
I will take out the trash,
with the boxes all smashed.
Pluck the weeds from my flowers,
before getting rain showers.
I will write a new story,
as I aim for that glory.
Nudge some grime with my duster,
as I zoom that Dust Buster.
I will then call my sister,
who avoided a twister!
Take a walk in the sun
and gulp water when done.
I will edit a tale,
freelance work without fail.
Cook my dinner so tasty,
with air fryer so hasty.
Choose a show I can stream
with a snack of my dreams.
And those taxes can wait
until near the due date!
As an independent contractor who does freelance editing and writing through Upwork, completing my taxes each year feels a bit complicated, and I dread it. But, as is often the case, writing about something that’s on my mind can help me look at the issue in a more positive way. After working on this poem, I saw my way clear to get my taxes done and out of the way!
Platform Number 4 
Doing taxes can be a challenge, can’t it, Becky? It always feels like a relief when it’s done!
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That’s for sure, Margot!
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Congratulations on getting that gruesome chore done or at least further along.
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Done for another year, Pat. Of course, I’ll find out in the coming months whether I made any errors:)
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Hopefully not.
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I like the way you procrastinate; it shows style 🙂
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I’ll try to remember that next year, John:)
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Ha! A friend and I were talking tonight about our determination to get those things done tomorrow and Friday, since it’s going to be raining. She’s a varnisher, too, and gets as frustrated as I do when work deadlines loom but work’s impossible. Gray, gloomy days seem the perfect setting for tax work!
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That they do. Good luck with yours, Linda!
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This was fun to read! Glad you got them done!😊
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Glad you liked it, Janet. How have you been? What’s new?
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When my taxes got complicated, I hired an accountant. Then he sends me complicated forms to fill out. 😦
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Just can’t win!
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That’s for sure, when it comes to taxes!
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That was fun! Yep, I do my taxes in January since I will probably get a refund and now that I’m retired and the standard deduction is more than my itemized deduction, is so easy. BIG change! I’m glad you got on it.
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Happy you enjoyed it, Martha! Yes, I’ve relieved to have that out of the way, once again.
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Income tax isn’t due here in Canada until May 1st this year, because April 30th is a Sunday, so I have lots of procrastination room yet. But it’s supposed to rain tomorrow, so maybe that will be an opportunity. Tax time shouldn’t coincide with the beginning of gardening season!
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Oh, I didn’t realize what the date is in Canada. But you’re right, you’ll want to get that out of the way before your lovely garden needs more of your time!
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Some things are easy to procrastinate on. Taxes fall into that category.
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That’s for sure, Pete!
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The top brass at the IRS would enjoy this poem!
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Ha, ha!
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Taxes are so complicated!! They really don’t need to be, and it would be so much easier on everyone if they were simpler, but that never seems to happen. I don’t blame you for putting it off!
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I agree they could be much simpler!
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Becky, this is the most creative tax procrastination ever. My spouse told me he was off to do our taxes and then I glanced into his office…he’s playing solitaire. HA.
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Thanks, Tracy! I see we all have our own way of putting off this dreaded deed:)
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Well, that’s the first poem I’ve read about taxes! Well done. Mine were done a couple weeks ago, but I’m missing patches of hair for my head from the ordeal.
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I know what you mean, Alanna! I’m pleased you enjoyed my poem:)
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So much fun and so true. We are good and diversion. LOL Love it.
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Gigi, so pleased that you enjoyed it!
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Lol! I’m the same. I go do some now!
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Good luck with yours, Resa!
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Back at ya!
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The funny procrastination poem put your mind in a better frame. We all do it. Good job, Becky. Made me smile.
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Smiles are good, Marlene. Thank you! Have a pleasant Easter!
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Happy Easter, Becky
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Hope it won’t be too gruesome! I enjoy the feeling of relief from having done my tax return as the anxiety builds the longer I leave it!
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You’re right, Maria, and I vow to do it earlier next year!
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Lol… I love that writing a poem about procrastination gave you the impetus to get the chore done:)).
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It worked, although I doubt this method would for everything:)
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