Before a Trip

Before a trip, of course you pack
And shop for needed things you lack;
Then just so there will be no flack,
You straighten up your home.

You give your plants an extra snack
And raise the windows just a crack;
Then leave a bag to hold the stack
Of papers while you roam.

Do all of this while keeping track
So you don’t have a stress attack
And maybe, if you have the knack,
Describe it in a poem.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Vaso Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 3:26 AM
So funny, I have to type "TRU" as the captcha!!!! LOL
Vaso Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 3:26 AM
This is so cute, its a great talent to describe every day thoughts in a poem, and make so many people smile! :) For me this was true poetry is!
Devonshire Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 10:55 PM
Yes, these are all things we do before traveling. I don't know why it's so important, but the house has to be very clean, the plants watered, and plans made for every aspect of the trip. (I have a checklist. LOL How anal is that?) Hugs, Carolyn
Allison Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 3:51 PM
You certainly have a wonderful way of describing something as run of the mill as packing for a trip and you make it so exciting! Do have a wonderful time and I am sure we will be rewarded of more of your witty words when you have time to write:-) Bon Voyage! hugs Jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 2:59 PM
Cute, Ilene.
Green Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 1:25 PM
And you did just that and did so wonderfully. :) I hate packing for a trip but I don't mind all of that other stuff. Really nicely done Ilene.
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