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Rick
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0 posted 2005-09-24 01:17 AM



I look and there is work to do
But really that is nothing new
For though I might work day and night
There’s more and more that I do sight

The grass has grown as so the weeds
I tire and I too have my needs
The backyard that once looked a sight
Will take a week to get it right

The driveway’s washed away with rain
Each chore’s becoming just a pain
Because there’s work and things to do
I see no change and nothing new

The shed’s becoming quite a mess
Why? I’m sure that you can guess
Because there’s work and things to do
The chores just breed and others grew

I think of these things when in bed
And know that even when I’m dead
There’ll be more chores of need to do
By others, just like me and you

So there might just be one or two
That I can tend and maybe do
Although the thanks will not appear
I’m going now to get the gear

© Copyright 2005 Rick Van Weenen - All Rights Reserved
ecrivan
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1 posted 2005-09-24 01:28 AM


got to have an excuse to do some chores..like inviting someone over, enjoyed the read


Rick
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2 posted 2005-09-24 01:37 AM


ecrivan, lovely to get your reply, good idea, invite over a friend, hand them the tools and supply the drinks, good thoughts.
Have a wonderful day.

Sincerely
Rick

StevenS
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3 posted 2005-09-24 12:41 PM


Breeding chores? I wondered where all those little booger's came from. I think my wife must be feeding em.
I enjoyed.

Enchantress
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4 posted 2005-09-24 01:02 PM


Very much enjoyed Rick..I can relate to this one!
Hugs~Nancy

~Autumn.. the year's last, loveliest smile.~

HopeS
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5 posted 2005-09-24 01:17 PM


hey Rick sounds like my garden and shed , also I stress over things that I neec to do when I am in bed

Hope

Earth Angel
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6 posted 2005-09-24 02:52 PM


Hi, Rick! I know that feeling of being overwhelmed by all the chores that need to be done! I'm a list maker and I feel the burdens lift from my shoulders when I check off even the simplest and most menial of tasks.

Now, if you and I were to win a lottery, we could hire others to do the work for us so we can get on with the important things in our life! lol

As per usual, I enjoyed reading your thoughts!

Lovin' hugs,
Linda

Angelheart
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7 posted 2005-09-24 03:07 PM


ughh getting overwelmed, I know the feeling, yes I did like this write and thanks for sharing.

Poetry can get you very far
-Laura

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8 posted 2005-09-24 04:32 PM


Rick~
A delightful write ... gotta run ... today is laundry day~
*Huglets*
~*Marge~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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Marge Tindal
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9 posted 2005-09-24 04:33 PM



Come to think of it ... EVERYDAY around here is laundry day !

We're either the cleanest, or the dirtiest, folks I know~

I'll err on the side of cleanliness~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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xFromtheHeartx
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10 posted 2005-09-24 09:56 PM


Awsome poem! Very nice ryme to it!
Rick
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11 posted 2005-09-24 11:42 PM


To you all my friends, thank you so much for each and every reply, the chores can wait while I enjoy your company; it is always nice to share a few moments of fun and thought.

Sincerely
Rick

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