It's Dark Already And Nothings Done
Two Hours From Now
My wife will be home
Our home is almost the same way as when she left it
No it's different
Even more of a mess
I pulled out a few things
I had great intensions
One bye one
Things started to fall apart
So the answer is
Our home is messier than when she left it
I had hi hopes
They were dashed quickly
Where did they go?
I don't know
I will go into emergency mode
Pull out the box that says
In case of emergency
Open here
Then follow the plan
As I reach into the box
Feel around
This is where it should be
I don't feel anything
Wait
I feel something
It has to be a detailed plan
Listing every solution to every problem known to man
This seems a little small
As I opened it
It says only a few lines
This is a to do later note
I am too busy now
I will write one up later
Dated September 13, 1974
I was ten years old then
I had all the time in the world since then
I never took the time to do an emergency plan
I always put it off
Later
Just a little bit later
Not right now
Much later
Now I see that didn't work
I guess it's time to make plans as we go
A real live working plan
Change it slightly if the plans create more problems than good
Now we have something to start with
Like a brick in the sand
We may look a little out of place
In time we might just blend in
If not
Oh well
What did one brick say to the other ?
What?
How did we get to the beach?
I am not sure
But I think one smart guy brought us here
For what reason?
I don't know how about you ?
I don't have a clue
I got it
It's hot
So so hot
Your face is flushed
Your turning beat red
(lol)
Questions & Answers
Comments
AUTHORBrenda Arledge I try to deal with tough situations with a dose of humor. It takes my mind off my problems and maybe there is a solution somewhere in there. It gives me time to reflect. Thank you so much for coming by to read one more of my hubs. Have a very good night.
Dream On,
This one is so cute.
I can see the expression on your face when you realize your wife will be home shortly and somehow you have made things messier.
I am sure she will appreciate your hearts good intentions.
Whenever i am in a situation that calls for quick action...I become a master at hiding the clutter.
Mind you...its not clean, but it looks a bit better until I can get to it later.
Love your emergency plan.
Great write.
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John Hansen Good wishes go along way. I stretched yours out like a piece of taffy. A keep pushing it a little more. Thank you so much. Having my wife in the hospital made me think about how great we have it. Little setbacks send me for a loop. It's o.k. it gives me the right to be a little dizzy sometimes. Thank you so much and I hope your family is doing well. So your life can turn out to be spectacular.
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Lorna Lamon I must say lately I'm in a pickle. Then again life can be awesome in every way imaginable. So which is it? Number one or number two. The answer is both at different times and at the same time. Wow That's a lot of mustard. Life goes on. We have to lift our heads even if the water is trying to sink us. I keep looking for solutions like leaves on a tree. I keep picking through them. So far I haven't found the right one. Only another ten thousand to go. Thank you so much for spending the time to read my short poems. They sum up my day and bottle up my worries so they don't bother me anymore. Then to my surprise, new problems arise. Have a good morning. May beautiful new ideas come spraying you all over like a sprinkler in the middle of summer.
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Gypsy Rose Lee It gets dark about 6:30 here. You know summer is gone when the weather turns cold and there is no more daylight at 8:30. Now I need a light jacket. Lots of beautiful colorful leaves on the ground. Rain three times this week. Thank you so much for reading and caring. Enjoy the nice warm and sunny weather. I will have to wait till next summer. (lol)
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Michael-Milec Lots of plans I do make are smaller plans of the bigger picture. So I do what I can where and when I can. Thank you for reading and sharing. Have a beautiful day.
Bidding an inspiration for planning?! I think that’s what I am getting from your poem Michael. Planning for daily success short, long and endless planning terms. Procrastination doesn’t fit for healthy ones. The earthly journey might end before we reach 120 of age. It’s urgent to have precise daily plan/schedule and accomplish it fully.
Some ten years ago I met a new neighbor, a business woman who shared her priceless wisdom of planing for longevity of being here on earth. At 45 she made plans how she will live in her nineties. All went well until the surprising interruption she was not prepared for. Her physical condition was slowing her down considerably to the point she wanted to go "home" ( two weeks short of her 94).in her words, I had enough time to plan and to choose a better eternal place.
Right now I hate two things right after 7 it gets dark and I get all confused as to the time. The second thing outside it remains green and I miss the autumn colors but that is all OK when I can still walk on the beach.
Sounds like me in the morning. I could do with an 'emergency plan', however, I would probably forget where I put it. Once again your poem gave a glimpse into the realities of life. It also made me smile.
It is good to see you are trying to laugh despite the tough time you have been through. They say that obstacles are thrown in our path to make us stronger. Just hang in there, things will improve. Glad to hear your wife is coming home.
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