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Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

0 posted 2017-07-14 06:48 AM




I like Motels.
The rooms are efficient
and clutter free.
The simplicity is the key.
Decors may change.
Mints may or may not
be on the pillow.
You may only get a bit of soap
or specialty shampoos and lotion.
Even the number of pillows
can differ depending upon.
Grandiose or bare necessities,
a room is a room.
It is a destination.
A place to stop
and take a load off,
catch some z’s
or watch TV.
It is home base,
You can order in
or go for carry out.
You can hit the vending machines
for a quick snack,
or go to Joe’s Crab Shack.
You can go a million and one places
or nowhere at all.
You can’t imagine my thrill
as waste baskets I fill
and dirty towels left on the floor.
I can leave it all behind me
when I walk out that door.
7/14/17


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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
1 posted 2017-07-14 07:37 AM


Leave it to you, Lori, to write a poem about a motel room, and you were spot on with every line. I loved  i!

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere
2 posted 2017-07-14 07:48 PM


Well, I call 'em as I sees 'em, Jerry. I swear I'll write about anything! Hmmm, I wonder if that is a good or a bad thing. ~L
Poet In Pink
Senior Member
Posts 1066
MI
3 posted 2017-07-18 01:18 AM


Lori Lou you like em so much cause you don't have to clean up like you do at home!  lol  Thanks for the smile   I can picture you now!!!  lol  Alana
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