Compulsion - Or Lack Of It! Poem by Peter (Prof) Fox

There are heroes amazingly dogged
who persist at one thing come what may
Setbacks to them are annoying
That hamper but don't block the way

I've never been one who is driven
Though the opposite might be the case
I'll invent a diversion instead
and do something else in its place

Seeds of ideas and potential
as they land in the mind one by one
Must be attended and nurtured
Even if the main job isn't done

I have a home and a vacuum
It's plugged in ready but not often used
But I'd rather be writing this poem
As the hoover doesn't keep me amused

Men! There's no need to be driven
Just stick to your bachelor life
You'll soon know about neurotic precision
If you ever live with a wife

Compulsive behaviour is scary
House-proud people a big pain
You're a criminal if you should visit
And leave some invisible stain

Manic dusting is surely an illness
I don't know if it's a simple as that
Somebody should give all the patients
Something useful that they can work at

Endeavour beyond call of duty
Is something we should all applaud
But wasting time on the dusting
Is activity that must be abhorred