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A Joyless Job

At the window, palms under my chin, such beauty I see, out the frosted pane, I was mesmerized, it showed in my grin, so picture perfect, the snow covered lane. My daydream was dashed, Mom called from the door, "time to brave the cold and clear the sidewalk," grabbed my winter coat and boots from the floor, I hate this chore, but knew not to back-talk. "Don't slip on the ice, watch out for the plow," I hear, as orange shovel meets concrete, shouldn't the county have this done by now?, this takes all day, with snow piled up in feet. Why freeze for allowance, I'll never know, yet, I still find myself shoveling snow. November 18th, 2014 Sara Kendrick's contest - "Jobs"

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Funom Makama

Date: 4/20/2015 8:28:00 AM

Good work and an unbelievable level of talent shown here. I will definitely come checking more of your work.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 4/25/2015 11:40:00 AM

Thank you so much, Funom. I really appreciate your nice comments!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/29/2014 8:35:00 AM

Ahhh but maybe it was a no school day!? Light & Love & Happy New Year

Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/1/2015 12:49:00 AM

That's true, Debbie. I would've prefered to shovel snow than go to school :) Have a Happy New Year!

Jan Allison

Date: 12/28/2014 8:40:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs jan xx

Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/1/2015 12:36:00 AM

Thanks so much, Jan! hugs :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/25/2014 9:50:00 PM

Kelly, I'm not good with sonnets. That's some job, you find yourself in everyday... Love it, Enjoy your days and the coming New Year. Love ~LINDA~

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 12/21/2014 8:58:00 AM

good one Kelly, never get enough over here to shuffle it! thankfully, well penned, God bless, Gordon

Fadi Mathew

Date: 12/17/2014 1:32:00 AM

I have never done this job . Since your words managed to picture what was happening there , I can imagine how that joyless job is .. I really enjoyed it :) Fadi..

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/21/2014 12:50:00 AM

You are lucky to have never done that job. It is not very fun at all!... I do appreciate your kind comments, Fadi. I'm glad you've enjoyed my poem! Thank you so much!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/12/2014 4:22:00 PM

YES< it IS a winner. GOOD because I really liked this one too. congratulations.

Ettie Christian-Bowling

Date: 12/12/2014 12:59:00 PM

Hi Kelly!....What a Nice, free, feeling poem......With me living in the south to tell you the truth Ive never really done that type of chore But....It sound like a lot of work lolz-Love Ettie

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/18/2014 10:38:00 PM

Hi Ettie, you are very lucky to live down in the warmer southern states where snow is scarce. Shoveling is not an easy job at all, but it is a necessary one every winter season... I'm so glad you've enjoyed my poem, Ettie! Thank you very much for your kind comments. Hugs :)

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 12/12/2014 11:14:00 AM

What an experience Kelly! Congrats on the win....huggs

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/18/2014 1:56:00 AM

I appreciate the kind congrats. Thank you very much, Kayode. Hugs!

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 12/11/2014 9:27:00 PM

Something you can never escape doing here in Canada. Congratulations on your win Kelly.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/17/2014 9:55:00 PM

You can never escape it here in Wisconsin, either!... I appreciate the kind congrats, Brenda. Thank you!

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 12/11/2014 9:20:00 PM

Some things never change..Enjoyed your shoveling. Congrats. BG

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/17/2014 1:40:00 AM

Shoveling is an unavoidable job every winter season. But it is worth it when the snow is so beautiful!... Thank you for the kind congrats, Barbara. I'm happy you've enjoyed my poem!

John Lawless

Date: 12/11/2014 6:29:00 PM

We would shovel the snow high and deep, then make a snow fort for the upcoming snow ball fight. THEN....hot chocolate and curl up with a damp dog near the heater.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/17/2014 1:25:00 AM

Thank you for the wonderful comments, John... Shoveling snow can be a fun job, sometimes. I remember building snow forts too, and snowmen to guard them... and when I got tired, I would lay in the snow and make snow angels until it got dark... and when it was time to come in there was always a cup of hot chocolate waiting for me!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/11/2014 11:53:00 AM

One job that continued but one that you have accepted as part of life..I enjoyed reading this one..Thanks for sharing part of your life with us..I appreciate you entering it in my contest..Sara

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/16/2014 10:14:00 PM

You're welcome, Sara. It was a joy to write for your contest. Thank you very much for giving my poem a 3rd place!... Shoveling snow is a job that you have to do when you live up north. It has gotten easier as I've grown up, but it's still not much fun!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/11/2014 8:48:00 AM

Lovely sonnet crafted well, congrats on the win

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/16/2014 9:58:00 PM

Thank you so much for the kind comments, Dr. Ram!

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 12/10/2014 5:35:00 AM

Love the theme and your style. Great read. Best of luck in the comp.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/15/2014 1:37:00 AM

Thank you very much for the kind words, Scott. I'm so glad you've enjoyed reading my poem!

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/8/2014 9:37:00 PM

Wonderful job, shoveling snow sure beats having no snow at Christmas.. Bravo...

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/15/2014 1:18:00 AM

I agree with you, my friend! The weather has warmed up a bit here in Wisconsin and the snow has begun to melt away. It will not feel like Christmas at all if the green grass decides to stay...

Paul Callus

Date: 12/6/2014 3:49:00 PM

I don't envy anyone shoveling snow in freezing weather! Pity your daydream had to be dashed, Kelly! Here in Malta we never see snow, so no chance of snowy joyless jobs:) // paul

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/14/2014 1:19:00 AM

You are one of the lucky ones, my friend!... I do love the wintertime though, the snow can be very beautiful, except for when it needs to be removed... Thank you for your kind words once again, Paul :)

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/5/2014 9:57:00 PM

This is a great write my friend. I think it will do very well in that Sara's fine contest. Super 7 I give this one..

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/13/2014 1:04:00 AM

Thank you very much, Robert... This poem has placed 3rd in Sara's contest, so your predictions were right, my friend!

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 12/5/2014 9:29:00 AM

I love, love, love, love this sonnet. I feel like I am there with you. I feel you, I feel the cold. I also adore the contrast you create with the beauty you initially see. How often has society with all its rules robbed us of our God granted joys. Your frustration and pain is felt. It feels like "life" robbing you of your small pleasure. This is a fav for me.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/11/2014 2:26:00 AM

You've put a smile on my face with your wonderful comment, Maurice. Thanks for making my day, and for faving this poem!... Life can rob us of our simple pleasures sometimes, and that's why we need to enjoy them to the fullest.

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 12/4/2014 8:25:00 AM

Well written piece Kelly! Have a nice day my dear friend! :) Love and hugs! xxxx D.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/6/2014 10:46:00 PM

Thank you once again, dear Dorian. I truly appreciate your kindness! Hugs :)

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 12/2/2014 8:14:00 AM

Your poem shows your excellence in detailing ---you ooze a serene but strong personality..wonderful.I loved your poem and added to my favlist.Love Kelly XXX rajat

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/5/2014 9:39:00 PM

This poem was a joy for me to write, as it brought back some good winter memories. I'm happy that you liked it, Rajat... I really appreciate you faving this one. Thank you so much!

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/2/2014 6:31:00 AM

excellent description of that particulate chore, brings back so many memories,,,love how you have written this in sonnet form...

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/5/2014 9:19:00 PM

I haven't written very many sonnets, so your kind comments really meant a lot to me, Harry. Thank you so much!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/1/2014 11:11:00 AM

We have had our share of snow already this year. Nothing worse than shoveling the driveway and then the snow plow comes by.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/5/2014 8:30:00 PM

That's true, Rick... We have had our share of snow too, and the shoveling has not been too bad. But, winter is just starting and sometimes the snow can still fall as late as April here.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 12/1/2014 12:34:00 AM

super sonnet Kelly gl in contest hugs

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/5/2014 8:11:00 PM

Thank you so much, Shadow. I always appreciate your kind comments. Hugs :)

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 12/1/2014 12:24:00 AM

Excellent. Well penned. Bringing back our good old memories. Thanks for sharing it.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/5/2014 8:02:00 PM

You're welcome, Ravi. I'm happy you've enjoyed my poem. Thank you for the kind comments!