Figure of Speech

You know what it's like . . .

A sh*t day, cold, p*ssing down with rain, bills to pay, overdraft exceeded, speeding fine. Then kids come home.

Play corridor soccer. Lose.

Help with homework. English literature test on Monday. Try to define concepts, language, understanding. Spill red wine over child's papers. Dash to bedroom. Locked doors. Tears. Must make amends . . .

Gently open door . . . discover a Large Blue Metaphor sitting on side on bed wearing child's hat . . .

Exit, screaming . . .