Janice Canerdy Poet Villanelle

Do Not Go Scowling Into Work Today

Do not go scowling into work today.
		For once, be nice to folks. Surprise them all.	
		Smile, Man! There’s just no telling what they’ll say!

		Though wiser than the rest, you earn crap pay
		because—who knows? Although the boss has gall,
		do not go scowling into work today.

		Good men like you, who work while others play,
		must fight the mood of misery and pall.
		Smile, Man! There’s just no telling what they’ll say!

		Daydreams of golf games in the sun now prey
		upon your weary mind. Don’t punch that wall!
		Do not go scowling into work today.

		Your mood is lower than the grave, deep gray.
		But march yourself to work. Look sharp. Stand tall!
		Smile, Man! There’s just no telling what they’ll say!

		And you, job-hating man, till dark must stay,
		resisting that strong urge to start a brawl.
		Do not go scowling into work today.
		Smile, Man! There’s just no telling what they’ll say!

Posted 1-8-19

Date: January 8, 2019   
Contest: Villanelle        Placed 4th
Sponsor: Nina Parmenter

Date: January 15, 2020
Contest Title: Your Best 19-20 Villanelle
Sponsor: William Kekaula

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Line Gauthier February 11, 2019 at 11:28 PM What a fun poem, Janice. Love it. Congrats on your well deserved win. Janice Canerdy February 12, 2019 at 1:04 AM Thanks so much, Line! Janice

Darlene De Beaulieu February 4, 2019 at 1:47 PM Hello Janice, I also like your poem. Good advice written here. Have a nice day my friend. Janice Canerdy February 4, 2019 at 6:38 PM Thanks, Darlene! Janice

Mike Gentile January 26, 2019 at 8:42 PM Janice, your subject is so much fun, I love it, congratulations as well xxoo Janice Canerdy January 27, 2019 at 12:46 PM Thanks so much, Mike! Janice

Andrea Dietrich January 26, 2019 at 7:34 PM this is SO cool, Janice. I love it. Congrats for the well deserved win. Janice Canerdy January 27, 2019 at 12:46 PM Thanks so much, Andrea! Janice

Carolyn Devonshire January 10, 2019 at 12:43 PM Sometimes it's best to just grin and bear it at work, Janice. If we do go "scowling into work," it sets a dark mood for the rest of the day and we end up punishing ourselves. Good advice in your villanelle. Best wishes in Nina's contest! Hugs, Carolyn Janice Canerdy January 10, 2019 at 4:10 PM Thanks so much, Carolyn! Janice

Constance La France January 8, 2019 at 9:01 PM Janice, wonderful, love it, and best of luck in the contest ~ Janice Canerdy January 8, 2019 at 11:20 PM Thanks so much, Dear Heart! Janice

Vijay Pandit January 8, 2019 at 5:10 PM I really enjoyed the flow and rhythm of the verses..there is assertiveness in your message..so well written, Janice. Best for a win at the TOP. Janice Canerdy January 8, 2019 at 11:21 PM Thanks so much, Vijay! Janice