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Daily Refrain

My first thought on waking Is the same every day A single sentence repeats On automatic play I know you are intrigued To discover what it may be Perhaps a positive affirmation Or a kind of cosmic plea Well, my friends I have to say That's where you're mistaken I don't have time for any of that It's already late when I awaken It's merely boring and essential A kind of mindless daily refrain It's 'What will I cook for dinner tonight?' Repeating again and again and again....

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Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 5/4/2023 11:19:00 AM

Nice penning Julie, with good imagery and rhyme too have a nice day, Gordon

Julie Draper
Date: 5/4/2023 8:07:00 PM

Thanks very much Gordon, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I appreciate your kind encouragement :)

Yann Rolland

Date: 5/4/2023 3:40:00 AM

great poem, the kind of question everyone repeat himself, this is fun to read, thanks

Julie Draper
Date: 5/4/2023 8:05:00 PM

Thanks Yann :) I always appreciate your encouraging comments

W J Clarke

Date: 5/3/2023 2:14:00 PM

:-) Spot on! I know the feeling Julie. This telepathic refrain must dominate many households. Enjoyed your funny poem:-)

Julie Draper
Date: 5/3/2023 6:12:00 PM

Thanks so much WJ :) I wrote this directly from personal experience, I'm sure I'm not the only one haha

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/3/2023 11:28:00 AM

ha! very funny, julie, but i'm sure that many people have that same refrain going on...

Julie Draper
Date: 5/3/2023 6:11:00 PM

Thanks Ilene :) yes, I'm sure I'm not alone! :) thanks for stopping by