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I need to write |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon 
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I stare into the empty white Knowing that I need to write But I have errands I must do My cupboard's bare I've lost my shoes There's always so, so much to do I can't begin, there is no time to organize what's in my mind Did I water the flowers? Have the bills been paid? Where's her project for school That we just made? Does the car have gas? Did I clock out from work? Did he finish the yard? No?! What a jerk! Is that the phone ringing? Now where did I leave it? I'd sit down to write, but the kitchen isn't clean yet. Once the dog is content, the cats are done creeping, and my little munchkin is Finally sleeping Maybe tonight, right before bed I'll have time to weave words From the thoughts in my head When my duties are done And I'm down for the night I'm nagged by the knowing That I need to write My thoughts are still spinning through my brain in a flurry My poetry rarely comes in a hurry I still need time to organize The words that dance behind closed eyes But, work comes early in the morn I need to sleep 'fore dawn is born Maybe I'll wait just one more night To paint my soul with my pen on this canvas of white. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
whew, I'm tired...  this reminded me of the mad hatter.... Have you ever heard of the words "Quality Time" for you? this was fun, loved the rhyme, humor, yet so so true!!! |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
I'm tired too! being a single parent and having just moved away from my family last winter, the "quality time for me" times come few and far between .. but i wouldn't trade it for the world  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Then write when you can, DC...because you, like all of us, know the need. It's called "breathing".  |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
I like this -- did you catch those dust bunnies under the couch. Just thought I'd point them out for you to tackle in your spare time. You made me smile and I love that in you. aziza |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Been there, done that. I've been busy for so long that now that I *do* have time, it seems I've forgotten how to write. Or maybe think! Three cheers for single parents, and hugs for you. |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
busy , busy bee , just say to yourself , make time for me Hope |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
Sunshine: I do try to make the time, seems my muse and I are on different schedules sometimes though lol ... you just reminded me of one of my favorite lines in a song "loving you is just like breathing" .. hmm I may have to lasso my muse later  zi - the dustbunnies are having a convention under there, I'd hate to interrupt them. I think they're planning a hostile takeover again -- Always glad to make you smile Skyfyre - I have times that I feel like that - that I've forgotten how to write or think lol .. I call them "Ooo donuts! days" -- but that's mostly because I'm so scatterbrained and can't complete a thought without getting sidetracked to something else lol Hope - I do try to make time just for me, sometimes it even works! lol |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
lol at the dust bunny list and as I look around my room which isn't tidy, though basically clean I can relate, as I've just recently hugged my daughter a be safe but happy au revoir she is 18, and flew the coup, so-to-speak and some days, I feel as if I have TOO much free time, haven't yet learned how to fill it wisely with MY own agenda, and spend far too much time spacing out in cyberspace  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I agree with the thought of the Mad Hatter.. Wheww! This poem made me tired. Seriously, a welcome piece of poetry that is sane and lighthearted... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 I love this! Perfectly written to describe the very hectic life of a single parent! |
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