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nakdthoughts
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0 posted 2004-01-14 11:25 AM



U Turns

Sitting here making U's
snipping wire, shaping thin.
Why IS IT that old shutters lose
the holders of the slats within?

Years of age and vacuumed draw
have worn and eaten that which holds.
Now I sit here making U's
bending wire into folds.

I guess it seems I'm housebound now
'cause winter keeps me fixin' things.
Stoking fires, bending wires,
carpet laying, lint that clings.

Much to do, my mind list brings
interrupted by phone rings...

Now back to U's and glue to find,
frustration level on the rise.
Someday soon, all will be done,
until the Spring brings list's revise.


M

"Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
(Will Moss)

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iliana
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1 posted 2004-01-14 11:31 AM


Good writing -- I have days like this, too.  Have a good day today, okay!
nakdthoughts
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2 posted 2004-01-14 11:36 AM


thanks Jo, every day is a good day...

~smiling~
M

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3 posted 2004-01-15 12:18 PM


And just when you get done, it's time to start all over.  just hate it when i make the to do list, and i am the one that has to do it. can i turn my list over 2 U?
cute little write M
bernie


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Bernie Slicker

GG
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4 posted 2004-01-15 02:37 AM


yep, today I cleaned the bathrooms (completely!), picked up my dad's junk, did the laundry (our dryer broke!), and then did dishes. If my dad wasn't asleep I could still vacuum. Ahh yes, life.. I do understand!
Well said!
Take care...
Always, Alyssa

He was a man of sorrows
...I am a girl of tears.

passing shadows
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5 posted 2004-01-15 03:54 AM


nothing better to do in cold like that
Susan Caldwell
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6 posted 2004-01-15 09:39 AM


The U turns in life...

"sit on top of the world and tell me how you feel...'cause what you feel is what I feel for you.."
~Dido~

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7 posted 2004-01-15 09:58 AM


Now back to U's and glue to find,
frustration level on the rise.
Someday soon, all will be done,
until the Spring brings list's revise


Maureen, a woman's work is never done....
Hugs  
Ethel

McLean
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8 posted 2004-01-15 10:13 AM


The never ending cycle, vicious as it seems at times.  This is a clever peep into reality, spoken with your creativity.  I enjoyed this a lot.

McLean

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9 posted 2004-01-15 10:56 AM


I know! I'll make the "U's" ... and you come shovel my snow! Love this, Chris

"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know
that your name is safe in their mouth." Billy - age 4



    

VAS
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10 posted 2004-01-15 01:41 PM


Love your idea of "u" turns. That might be a fun way to look at one's "New Year's Resolutions."

I admire your self-discipline at using the time so constructively. I do that once in awhile, too, but not often enough, methinks.Meknows.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

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