A Bad Day

Once in a while I wish I could dial The day back to right where it started. I’d then reconcile with things that did rile And left me despondently-hearted. It isn’t the norm but some days just swarm With episodes rank and annoying And in such a storm, it’s hard to transform A dejection into something buoying. Still, all things must pass and greener the grass We will spot on our side of the fences. We’ll relinquish the crass and begin, smooth as glass, With a fresh start when morning commences.

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Pat Adams

Date: 3/8/2018 10:42:00 PM

Like the old song.....pick yourself up dust yourself off and start all over again!!!...............................pat

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/7/2018 3:30:00 PM

Fantastic, Ilene, how you rhymed some less common words that were woven into this poem. I really like this one!!

Paul Callus

Date: 3/7/2018 2:07:00 PM

We all get those bad days once in a while, but not everyone deals with them the same. In your case you look ahead with a positive mind, Ilene. Enjoyed the poem as a whole, and loved the flow of the rhymes, including internal ones. Regards // paul

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 3/6/2018 6:22:00 PM

Love it.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/6/2018 12:12:00 PM

- I know those days, Ilene - Hope you feel better today - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 3/5/2018 5:35:00 PM

oh if only we could turn back time Ilene I know there are days i feel exactly as you describe but we have to put bad things behind us and move on:-) hugs jan xx