Sense Sonnet - Tickler

 Spousal Abuse

My Wifey left on vacation,

And left for me a rhubarb chore.

Wifey likes having mean fun,

And have it with me all the more.

Her mother wants to make syrup

From rhubarb stems grown here at home.

I have to harvest them, sure, yup,

While Wifey's away on the roam,

And take to her mother's so that

The rhubarb in a pot be stewed

At the old witch's habitat.

I admit a bad attitude.

Sure not a trip looked forward to -

Mommy-in-law barbs I will rue.