Mom told me to wash the dishes
But that is Sister’s job I’m sure.
Men shouldn’t have to wash dishes
So I devised a little cure.

I would break one of Mom’s dishes,
Which would certainly make her sore,
But then she would never let me
Help wash the dishes any more.

But Mom said I just broke my plate,
And though I put up quite a howl,
Mom still makes me do the dishes
Now I eat off a paper towel.