Rainy Day Decisions

This morning I saw a depressing sight
Outside my window, no joyful sunlight.
Monsoonal moisture with its dark gray clouds,
Conspire to cancel my plans for the day.
I hear the thunder grumble and roll
And I know I cannot take a long stroll.

I do not want to walk in the rain!

If I remain indoors, what can I do?
Can I clean out the fireplace flue?
The bookcase is covered in dusty shrouds.
Where did I put the dust mask I bought?
The dishes need washing and the laundry dried.
Can I go in my bedroom and hide
Away from the chores without being caught?
The only thing I want to do is play.

I do not want to walk in the rain!

I will find a sad novel to read,
A romance to make my heart cry and bleed.
Turn off the doorbell and the cell phone, too.
Fix a cup of hot tea and cookies to eat,
Sit down on the couch and raise my sore feet.
Tomorrow I will start my chores anew.

I do not want to walk in the rain!

Form: Standard Bop (23 lines) - Three stanzas with a single line after each stanza. The first and third stanzas have six lines and the second stanza has eight line. Meter and rhyme are optional. The topic either argues an issue or celebrates something. Stanza one states issue. Stanza two explores issue. Stanza three resolves issue.