Monday, September 27, 2021

Every Day is Poetry Day, But Sometimes... - poem

 

Lawrence Hall

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https://hellopoetry.com/lawrence-hall/

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Every Day is Poetry Day, But Sometimes…

 

I dunno; is life getting in the way?

Some days the gods, the fates, the little elves

Are fiercely determined to part you from your words

That you must not encounter books or thoughts

 

(Even the little notebook in your pocket)

 

But only the vacuum cleaner, the crescent wrench

The washing machine, the cows, the dogs, the lawn

The daily round of crises, duties, and chores -

And maybe only a few lines read at lunch

 

(Because you always have a book at hand)

 

A few lines scribbled at the end of the day

Well, they will have to do – whaddaya say?

 

(Busting a sweat makes you a better writer)

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