The Voice

Obsessively, compulsively,

I check on every door.

The windows are all firmly locked,

The fire is no more.

The fridge is shut, the gas is off,

I hear no dripping tap,

And every plug is out,

Thereby avoiding a mishap.

I've made sure all the lights are out,

It's nearly time to go.

Appliances in every room

Are sorted now, and so,

I reach the front door hopeful that

The house is safe, but then,

A voice inside my head says:

"Now go check it all again!"

JH
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