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When you first look at me you might think
here's a person who's lively and crazy,
but looks, sad to say, can deceive 
because I'm both house-proud and lazy

I'm aware that my clutter's a symptom
of some issue that might be quite grave.
Yet the remedy here was so simple,
I brought in a lady called Maeve.

With her broom and a new feather duster
she exemplifies quiet expertise,
my great gift to myself in my dwelling
as I sit relaxed and at ease.