Every Day

Every day I make my bed
And, with my texts and emails read,
I take my walk, which terminates
At home, where breakfast time awaits.

Every day I read The Times
And, once I’ve passed the news and crimes,
I do the crossword, then prepare
To face what comes, no matter where.

Every day, as music plays,
I clean or at a screen I gaze.
By phone or Zoom I chat with friends
Or relatives – it all depends.

Every day I watch a show
Or maybe two, you never know,
And have a meal my husband’s made,
His culinary skills displayed.

There are some days with added fun
Or obligations to be done,
But every day, away or home,
I always get to write a poem.
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Slaughter Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 9:44 AM
Now that is a routine worth following, Ilene. I hope those poems keep coming.
Leffanta Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Great poem, superb last line! Aloha!
Krutsinger Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 9:56 AM
My husband is the one who likes to cook in our family now "And have a meal my husband’s made, His culinary skills displayed." so that struck a bell in my head. And I said "Oh, yes!"
Hankins Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 8:03 AM
And, my friend, we always look forward to it. Well, I certainly do. You have a real gift for expression, Ilene. This poem is especially good rhyming and rhythm.
Borke Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 5:57 AM
Getting a kick how my mother and you are so alike. Your poem “I don’t need much” is her to the T; she talks about not needing much. She’s organized, super neat, and never procrastinates. A button falls off, it’s sewn on immediately. She’s sharp, funny, creative, and could have been writing rhyming poems — but did not take to it. Does not love to cook; anti clutter always throwing out, thrives on her third floor porch with expansive view, goes for a daily swim, and has lattes delivered.
Meadows Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 1:11 AM
A good poem. Well done.
Wolf Avatar
September 27, 2022 at 9:39 PM
Yup. I was pretty sure that poem was/is coming! Write on, Ilene. Your wit and wisdom is appreciated! ~ Count Me a Fan
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