For Sale Sign Came Down

My blue Monday occurred 30 years ago
I being due to get wed a second time
But had to sell my house before that
time was running out for my last dime

It had been on sale for a good month
plenty viewers but no offers to see
had chat with agents to change price
this was Friday glad they did agree

When it came Sunday afternoon
sitting at home really feeling blue
my fiancee getting stressed also too
then a knock at my door gave a clue

Outside the door was a young lady
was passing by saw the house for sale
asked if she could view my place
said liked it and like to nail

Monday morn came, off to work I go
receive call surveyor was on his way
by lunch, call came to confirm
ecstasy was mine receive my blue Monday
"For sale sign came down"

 (I want to tell you about my Blue Monday, but not like most folk this wasn't sad but a very extremely happy blue Monday.)
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Callus Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 3:45 PM
A bit of good luck never goes amiss, Gordon! According to Milton "They also serve who only stand and wait." Regards // paul
Mcconnell Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 4:13 AM
Thanks Paul , glad you liked it, have a nice day and take care, Blessings always,Gordon
Daniel Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 4:25 AM
A great poem about your selling experience, Gordon:)
Mcconnell Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 6:33 AM
Hi Jo, Glad you enjoyed it and trust all's well with you, keep safe and well, Blessings,Gordon
Gilmour Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 3:19 AM
Hi Gordon just seen you are online like me, so thought I would check your poetry. So glad I did as I loved your tale of Blue Monday when the sign came down. Such a good read my friend, always stressful when trying to sell. Glad you are both okay and keeping well. I am off to Lynmouth in Devon quite soon for a break with my good friends, so excited at the prospect of a change of scenery. Keep safe dear Gordon, with kindest thoughts from Ann xx
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July 15, 2020 at 6:43 AM
Hi Ann, Sorry I missed you online this morning, I just came off when you sent your comment glad you enjoyed my piece. Hope you're doing ok and have a great time in Devon, it's a lovely area though never been myself. We went down Clyde coast yesterday , nice to walk along the waterfront for a change first time for 4 months. Blessings always and keep safe, Gordon xx
Watt Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 8:00 PM
A delightful telling of a heartwarming tale, dear Gordon. I bet it seems just last month, not 30 years ago. Where does time go? Enjoyed the read, hope all is well ~ John
Mcconnell Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 3:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed it, John, yes time seems to fly as Christine and I was saying last night speaking about the present crisis this year has just gone by. We are well here, the hairdressers open today but think I'll wait till next week till queue quietens down. trustrt family is all well, Blessings, Gordon
Cunningham Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 12:36 PM
Glad good news came at the eleventh hour Gordon, we all deserve a bit of good luck. Tom
Mcconnell Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 1:14 PM
Hi Tom , Glad you liked it and trust you are well, Blessings always,Gordon
Long Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 10:37 AM
This is so good, to here, This is soo brilliant, our Creator! Good for you, friend.
Mcconnell Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 11:30 AM
Thanks James, Glad you enjoyed it and thought it brilliant but don't understand what you mean by ' our creator'? Take care, Gordon
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