All In a Day

Awake before the alarm clock started ringing Lying abed as song birds serenade me, singing Listening to chirping lyrics, I linger with a smile Then get ready for work; my weekday lifestyle A daily ordeal of honking horns and road rage Impatient drivers, fingers raised in rampage My parking spot was stolen, a pitfall of being late It's still morning, and already I feel the hand of fate Lost a client I was supposed to represent in court Booked a flight then realized I needed a passport No time for lunch, I waited in line for a new photo A kid ran into me. I think he broke my big toe! It took a while to soothe my senses, but I tried with a smile on my lips, but my eyes said they lied My boyfriend just canceled tonight's date Who does that in email? A spineless ingrate! At five I headed home, but the elevator got stuck Got hit on by some dude. Everything's gone amuck My car disappeared, so I reported it stolen Tripped and sprained my ankle. It's swollen! I took the bus home and while fumbling for keys Pulled a muscle in my back; couldn't stifle a sneeze Please, let this day be over! I had nothing to eat but expired eggs and instant cream of wheat Lost my appetite and decided to watch TV Cable was out, which only added to my misery. I went to bed but heard knocking on my door "What?" I asked. She said, "Oh, I'm on the wrong floor" Now, past midnight. The day from Hell was done but come morning there'd be another one. I threw the clock out the window, into the street Tomorrow I'll stay in bed, listening to the birds tweet ~ ~ ~ ~ September 12, 2020 All In A Day Contest Sponsor: William Kekaula