Efficiency

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Efficiency

I can not leave yet, 
the ominous green light on the coffee pot...
just went out, 
but the brew inside, 
is still hot.

There are a number of ideas, 
that would be lost in the shuffle, 
if I cleaned my desk. 
I can not let that happen. 
I must stand guard, 
over my own common sense. 
As in this case, 
it threatens to lead me astray. 

My cup is half empty, 
I have edited half a story, 
and written... all of another. 
The day has drifted in and out, 
from my world.
I am not concerned. 
I am enthralled..., in the moment, 
not the minute of the hour. 

In the wee beats...
chimes on the clock
the morning announced, 
past the noon hour on the other side, 
of the world...
I am done. 
At least for now. 
I can close my eyes, 
until the next time, 
the clock strikes again;
at the appointed point, 
the race starts, 
and the words are released... 
once more.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 7/21/2021 6:08:00 PM
Definitely missed you calling there, Ann, as an 'efficiency expert.' Enjoyed this one immensely. Kick back to Tranquility, Gershon
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Date: 7/21/2021 5:00:00 PM
The daily journey where we all hopefully make a contribution. Nicely done my friend. Have a great day.
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Date: 7/21/2021 2:43:00 PM
You're writing at the moment...Nice one...Live
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Ann Foster
Date: 7/21/2021 3:48:00 PM
Yep... and it is making me crazy... have a wonderful day! Ann
Date: 7/21/2021 12:57:00 PM
cup may be half empty but that means it's also half full... like the thoughts that were surrounding you when you wrote this, lots of good lines to quote in this one! Good to read you, hope all is well! hugs
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Ann Foster
Date: 7/21/2021 2:21:00 PM
Hello friend. God bless your day. Ty for stopping by. I love your poems... Hugs. Ann
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