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When Yesterday Came Around Again

When yesterday came around again I welcomed it as a long lost friend I knew what to expect I knew what to plan I’d done it all before It wasn’t hard to understand I like things in rhythm Towing the line No room for adventure It takes too much time All my hopes Had long passed away I accepted the dreariness Of the day Without any anticipation I gladly gave up exhilaration Routine, mundane Robotic repetitiveness insane No original thought Really no need to think Give up all imaginations And let your brain shrink As the world marches onward At a backwards pace Get that pacified look Off of your face Find something to do That will cause you to think Something to think that will Cause you to question Find answers to questions That will ignite a fervor Let the fervor burn within your heart Dream big, think big, care about something and make it matter

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Ernilando Tugaff

Date: 3/8/2009 11:45:00 PM

This is a great write. I like the message, it's so beautiful. Keep on posting. Ernilando

Sue Mason

Date: 3/7/2009 6:57:00 PM

Awesome write here, Laurie with a great message for us couch potatoes ... smile ...

Tyesha Ehigiator

Date: 3/6/2009 7:02:00 PM

Wow, how did I miss this one, Mz Ladee..You've done it again--True message here that we all can relate to. Make each day count, do something out of the ordinary..Something fresh and exciting.."Dream big, think big, care about something and make it matter" I couldn't agree more.. Life is to precious to let it go to waste without living up to your potential or at least trying to..Nothing is out of reach..Live your dreams-it's not as hard as it may seem~Beautiful~ God Bless, huggss Tyesha

Jay Loveless

Date: 3/5/2009 11:14:00 AM

I personaly like adventure, i would go insain with out the insainty that im so use to from growing up in a big house. Crazyness makes the day exciting, and with out excitment, whats the point to life?? Nice rythem though ~Jese

Arany P.

Date: 3/5/2009 6:07:00 AM

Very thoughtful!! dream big... always doing that but it stays a dream... i love the rhymes... and i wish to tell you i live in a hotel.. but no i dont... and that was just something i wish to have one day... thank you for your comments... appreciate them... take care! ~ Arany

Frank F. Atanacio

Date: 3/5/2009 5:02:00 AM

something a doctor would suggest---hmmm? nevertheless a very good piece of work

Lucinda Bulger

Date: 3/4/2009 11:10:00 AM

You know Laurie, this really is a common sense write, the basics that we all tend to ignore as we get too much in the grind (putting our nose to the grindstone, so to speak)... very well written with the use of simple language conveys such an extrodinary piece. Best regards with love, (sending soupmail about something of importance) Cindy

Colin Mitchell Williams

Date: 3/4/2009 10:57:00 AM

Today is the first day of the rest of your life.... remember that one Laurie... we had it printed on T shirts back in the 70's.... : ) some day people are gonna ask us how to rebel .... what was that other one.. oh yer... if you're not part of the solution; you're part of the problem... always liked that one... love the quiet rebellion in this one Laurie.. as always great writing... thanks so much for the comment

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 3/4/2009 10:09:00 AM

Good advice for a whole country filled with apathy. Vince

Sharon Winter

Date: 3/4/2009 7:44:00 AM

Deeply introspective write. Every reader can relate in some way no doubt about it. Inspiring last two lines I personally take to heart. Nice work! Love, Shar

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/4/2009 6:55:00 AM

You have felt what we all feel at time....the hum-drum of day after day, repeating the same old thing. Until you want to shout ...Enough!! Thanks for the inspiration to get off our butts!! :)

Daver Austin

Date: 3/4/2009 5:33:00 AM

Yes, in retrospect......If I had it to do over, knowing just what had occured, I might just do it worse. I like your ending. I hear some of the schools are short changing the arts. Big mistake, as it negates just what you are talking about. "Dream big." Love, daver

Raul Moreno

Date: 3/4/2009 4:33:00 AM

I especially enjoyed the last two lines, great work and advice Laurie...Raul

Christopher Higgins

Date: 3/4/2009 4:07:00 AM

I love this piece Laurie.. I love the message in the write.. I believe we should all find something that moves us in some way or the other.. something that stirs our emotions and makes us excited to be alive. The world is marching at a backward pace at time and we need a forward approach..very motivating write my friend..you actually put my mind in a sober state this morning..well done.