A Poem with Advice for Cleaning your house - getting Rid of all that Unnecessary Clutter!

my solutions for:

Hoarding, sorting your clutter, cleaning your closet, cleaning your house-

Getting rid of those useless things. (and yes, including your spouse)-

Before you begin, take a deep breath, be strong, don't 'whine' -

Instead, pour yourself a big glass, or two, of your favorite 'wine' -

Ten (10) simple questions to ask yourself -

About that clutter sitting upon that shelf -

That stuff hanging around - just collecting dust and dirt -

Who knows from whence it came, even that never worn shirt -

Things you trip over every day, just laying around the house -

To that useless lump, taking up space on your couch.

Now ask yourself:

1. Does it have a purpose? yes____ No_____

2. When was the last time you used it and will you ever again? yes____ No____

3. Is it practical? yes____ No____; is it impractical? yes___ No___

4. Is it useful? yes___ No____; or just taking up space? yes___ No___

5. Any potential for immediate or future use? yes___ No____

6. Will its value increase by keeping it? yes____ No___

8. Is it costing you more to maintain it than it is worth? yes___ No____

9. Is it giving you some kind of pleasure, or positive feedback? yes___ No____

10. Can you sell it, or even give it away as a gift? yes___ No____

If you answer more No than yes , then go ahead and dump it.

Then pour yourself some tea, or wine, and have it with a crumpet.

d.william 09/18/10