Resistentialism

Resistentialism is without any doubt

The daily bane of my existence

This seemingly pitiful behaviour

Shown by inanimate objects

Is totally out of control.

It's that simple really:

If it has a cord attached to it

It will make knots

Be it computer or vacuum cleaner

If it has a key hole

The key won't fit immediately

Or the locking system

Will grip by itself

If it is contained in a bag

The bag will split 

At the most inconvenient moment

People are always talking 

About watching a milk saucepan

As soon as I turn my back

I'm sure it will spill over

Speaking of pans

The ones in the top drawer

Have a contrary mind

You can pile them up

One into the other nicely

Close the drawer

One cannot open it again

The pan handles have decided against

I thought it was only me

But yesterday I saw the beloved

Swearing and rattling the said drawer

We have a bad case of resistentialism 

At home, must bring a witch doctor.

Lucette C. Bailliet

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