Confessions of a Habitual Procrastinator

Selectively forgetful,
That's what my mother says -
When I'm called to do some work,
I escape in funny ways.

I'm running short of time now
But I'll tell you all I can
Of all my weird excuses,
Perhaps the worst made by man.

''Can't hear you!'' I'll just say,
''Cause the fan is way too loud''.
And then I'll hear the footfall
Like a crashing thundercloud.

Another thing I say is
''Just wait, I'm coming along,''
Then my dad comes up and says 
''What you are doing's wrong''.

Those two are the most common -
See, I'm capable of much much more,
But my storybook's now being snatched out
And thrown through the bedroom door!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mishra Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 12:04 AM
i appreciate the chosen title and style of writing to express the entangled emotions!
Mcclain Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 10:24 AM
Hi Snecha, This is a very clever poem, not just the theme of procrastination, which you handle in a light, funny way, but also the notion that you are running out of time to tell your tale and then it ends with the storybook being snatched away. Very creative approach, nicely done. Cheers, Brian
Rv Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 11:38 AM
Thank you so much!! This is quite an old poem. Glad you like it :) :)
Poet Avatar
May 13, 2015 at 3:17 AM
Good poem!Enjoyed the humour.Since 2nd and 4th lines of each stanza rhymes ,I think the FORM is not FREE VERSE.It a good rhyme :)
Rv Avatar
May 15, 2015 at 10:41 AM
Thank you!! I had posted this poem last year when I didn't know much about forms xD Thank you for telling me
Karim Avatar
May 9, 2014 at 1:12 AM
Hilarious! I like the title of the poem. I procrastinate too. I am not alone.
Nance Avatar
May 8, 2014 at 10:51 AM
haha cute :)
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May 8, 2014 at 10:16 AM
Hi Sneha, . Thank you so much for enjoying and supporting my "ANY POEM" contest...... Stop by my latest blog --Raindrops and roses-- if you'd like to receive a cute Congratulations. Wishing all winning poets a great day. Love Linda :-)
Mehta Avatar
May 2, 2014 at 7:45 AM
Enjoyed the write. Congrats on the win, Sneha
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May 1, 2014 at 11:05 AM
SNEHA... Congratulations! Enjoying every entry, ENTERED in my "Any Poem #26" contest. Always & Forever *LINDA"
Tello Avatar
April 28, 2014 at 9:47 PM
hahahahahahah, i love this!!! i 2 am a procrastinator because i choose to wait to the last minute because i will be older, therefore wiser, lol. Great write Sneha, i hope we can become friends -Jose
Rv Avatar
April 29, 2014 at 1:17 AM
Of course ! Thank you !!
Ink-U-Script Avatar
April 23, 2014 at 11:18 AM
This is a lovely write..I recall being this way once upon a time. Sometimes people grow apart from these ways. Enjoyed reading your poem.
Rv Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 12:48 AM
Thank you!
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