We have bought some household items

I’ve been threatened with aggro

If I ever try to use them

These things are just for show,

 

We bought a lovely bath mat

In a shade of egg shell blue

Although we’ve had it several weeks

It’s still as good as new

 

For when we’re getting out the bath

We can’t but it on the floor

The mat is not for standing on

It’s only meant for show.

 

Then thanks to Joseph Joseph

We bought a wash up bowl

Which has a large green stopper

At the centre in a hole

 

I should put the water in the sink

I was told that I should know

The bowl is not for using

It’s only meant for show

 

Next we got a towel

Bought from Boundary Mill

Placed upon a rack

And there resplendent still

 

For if you wash your hands

When you have to go

You will have to leave them wet

The towel’s just for show

 

Next we got some cushions

To help enhance each chair

If ever you call round

You will see them neatly there.

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But if you sit, remove them

Though you will be sitting low

They are not meant for sitting on

They are only meant for show.

 

Then there is a draining board

One of Joan’s latest wishes

Very nice to look at

But not for draining dishes.

 

If I fail to remember

Joan gives me a sharp No!

That is not it’s purpose

That item’s just for show.

 

Utensils in the kitchen

Pillow covers on the bed

I know that they are ornaments

I just take that as red

 

But as I’m getting older

One thing I need to know

Do I have a purpose?

Or am I also just for show?