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Extract from "When in Chile ..."

by Susan Siddeley

Illustrations by Gillian Arthur

Have we got my camera

9 "Have we got my camera?"

What have you done with my glasses?
Where's my other sock?
You've left the kitchen light on
and the key in the front door lock

When did you last dust these pelmets?
Have you watered the garden today?
You've forgotten to iron my trousers
and why are these shirts so grey?

Haven't you made that jam yet?
Isn't there any more butter?
Why don't you clean out the attic
and throw away all of that clutter?

I've adjusted the knob on Your Washer
and fixed the light on Your Stove.
I've sorted the plug on Your Vacuum,
but I think you've lost My gloves!

My blazer is missing a button.
There's a hole in my jeans at the knee.
Have you been using my razor?
... Are you making a cup of tea?

Have we got my camera?
Have you shut the gate?
Have you put the cat out?
Look - you've made us late!

Did you check the windows?
Did you turn off my C.D.?
Did you put my files in?
... Did you say you loved me?

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