I am a self-cleaning oven

[u/babbling_babylon]

I am a self-cleaning oven, flat-

top range, so that you can sponge right off me

the mess of your oatmeal that has boiled-over from breakfast. 

It is my pleasure to cook for you­—

and I mean that sincerely,

because it delights me to serve and to please. 

From pot-roasts to pizzas, as you so desire,

I am happy, so happy, to help. 

 

From time to time, you will examine my insides

and view with concern the caked-on grime,

the grease and gristle from that chicken you made

but please: don’t scrub it, don’t 

you worry—I will handle the mess,

I will handle it all, 

I am useful and dependable, I

am a self-cleaning oven. 

 

Just close the door, and pay it no mind,

and I will take care of myself; you will find,

I think, that it is simpler this way. 

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[u/parkerdarkermarker]

Ah man. I am assuming it is open to interpretation. But the first thought popped in my head was: "Is this about a toxic relationship?"

I loved the idea and how it makes me feel after I read it. Thanks for sharing.

[u/babbling_babylon → u/parkerdarkermarker]

it is definitely open to interpretation! i’m glad you liked it.

a toxic relationship an interesting interpretation! and not far off what i had in mind, in a way, though i hadn’t thought of it that way initially. thanks for reading it! :)