Filling the Squares

Got my brand-new calendar;
It’s filled with empty squares.
With entries made, there’s not a chance
I’ll be caught unawares.

I mark down all important dates
So I can send a card.
When penciled in, in black and white,
It’s really not that hard.

Appointments, too, are written
So there’s no way I’ll forget;
And in my bag’s a mini date book,
Like a safety net.

My iPhone has a calendar
But so far I don’t use it.
When I have info on the wall,
There’s no way I can lose it.

So once a year, I make the switch
And transfer all my cues.
My brain needs these reminders
Or it’s apt to blow a fuse.

And as each little square fills up,
Just waiting to arrive,
Anticipation percolates;
The future comes alive.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Bickerstaffe Avatar
January 1, 2013 at 5:48 PM
Here you go again... impeccable rhyming and flow! I don't even have an iPhone. I would much rather rely on my brain... and a calendar! BRAVO Ilene!! Best wishes, Keith
Johnson Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Been back to this three times now. Keep getting caught with too little time on this library putor. You have a magic pen ilene. Enjoyed!
A   Avatar
December 28, 2012 at 4:35 PM
hapy new year to you xoxo pd
Cavanaugh Avatar
December 27, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Another great write ilene. I love it. I also have several calendars. I rely mostly on the one at work. So, I never make appointments on mondays. My memory doesn't last the weekend. I also make lots of changes to it so by the end of the year there are a lot of squares blacked out on my calendar. Love your poem.
Dietrich Avatar
December 27, 2012 at 8:38 PM
you are sure an organized person. Something I need to be!! Good one, Ilene.
Poet Avatar
December 27, 2012 at 7:10 PM
Very nice poem here Ilene!Yeah I do the same.But the calendar doesn't have empty squares.
Haick Avatar
December 27, 2012 at 5:07 PM
This is lovely, Ilene. I wish you a very Happy New Year! Love, Annalise
Nair Avatar
December 27, 2012 at 4:05 PM
hi Ilene, nice. i like this. a happy new year to you!! Jag
Magnet Avatar
December 27, 2012 at 3:53 PM
Nice and organised, Pleasure to read, thanks for shearing.
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