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By the Stack

Pulling covers off my back Lying in this Winter’s sack Freezing through another night Dreading the alarm in sight Looking for a place to park Morning rush is still so dark Hoping for a coffee break Hurry up for heaven’s sake Hold on, is this just a dream Not as bad as it may seem Haven’t I retired yet Yes indeed I have, you bet Back to sleep, my bed is warm Funny how the memories swarm Pulling covers off my back Pancakes calling by the stack

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Date: 3/23/2023 9:37:00 AM
A creative/fun write. Hot coffee/Pancakes. You cooking??? Let's eat!!! Hahahah.......... Have a fun day eating/writing away...................
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Mike Gentile
Date: 3/27/2023 4:14:00 AM
I"m ready Paula, thanks and Happy Monday xxoo
Date: 2/13/2023 6:45:00 PM
Very, very realistic, I think, Mike... I am constantly in a sweat about finding the classroom I'm supposed to teach in, getting lost in the maze of hallways, etc., and I retired from teaching almost four years ago. Oh, well. ~ Rats still Racing
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/20/2023 4:03:00 AM
Funny how that works is not!! Happy Monday GW!!!
Date: 2/12/2023 3:01:00 PM
Sounds like one of my mornings...I'm definitely not a morning person, but the pancakes would get me up. Enjoyed.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/13/2023 4:19:00 AM
That always do, don't they? Thank you M.L.!!!
Date: 2/12/2023 7:21:00 AM
Great rhyming and rhythm, Mike. I enjoy reading this one. Thanks for sharing, Bill
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/13/2023 4:19:00 AM
Thank you Bill!!!
Date: 2/12/2023 4:40:00 AM
Enjoy your retirement, my friend. Great poetry as usual! Happy Sunday, Mike :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/12/2023 4:54:00 AM
Thank you Charlie!!
Date: 2/12/2023 2:09:00 AM
I have often dreamt of being back t work. A nightmare.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/12/2023 3:42:00 AM
Indeed it is Victor!!! Thanks!
Date: 2/11/2023 4:14:00 PM
Love this Mike! Well written. Happy Saturday, my friend :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/12/2023 3:41:00 AM
Thank you so much Heidi xxoo
Date: 2/11/2023 10:53:00 AM
Lol I can identify with this one, often dream I'm back at work and when I wake, I wake with a smile and turn over for a lie in. Enjoy your weekend Mike. Tom
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/12/2023 3:41:00 AM
Thanks Tom! Happy Sunday !
Date: 2/11/2023 6:07:00 AM
Living the dream in retirement--no more rushing a precious life. Splendid write in your signature style, Mike.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/12/2023 3:42:00 AM
Thank you Vijay!!
Date: 2/11/2023 6:06:00 AM
Love the last line Mike. Great poem!! Debx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/12/2023 3:41:00 AM
Thanks Deb xxoo

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