Janice Canerdy Poet Iambic Pentameter

Fridays

When I was young, my weekends started with
an after-supper bonus Friday nights—
soft drinks and candy bars. We watched one of
three channels while we relished these delights.

In college, Friday nights meant a reprieve—
a brief one—from those tomes that ruled my day.
Sometimes I dated or went out with friends.
I couldn’t let life be all work-no play!

Career choice is one key to happiness
and satisfaction. I remember great
rewards and challenges throughout the years—
and FRIDAYS. Sometimes I could hardly wait.

Retired, I’m now my grandkids’ driver, cook,
etcetera. I go that extra mile.
I’m not as busy as I used to be;
still, going home on Fridays makes me smile.



entered in Brian Strand's Premiere Contest 140 on April 12, 2018

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Line Gauthier April 9, 2018 at 5:00 PM Congrats on your win, Janice, with this interesting overview.

Rhoda Tripp March 12, 2018 at 7:55 PM Congratulations, Janice! Janice Canerdy March 17, 2018 at 10:17 PM Thanks so much, Rhoda! Janice

Sandra Haight March 12, 2018 at 10:14 AM Nice poem, Janice, and I loved reading about your Friday outlooks as they changed through the years, Janice. Congrats on your win! Hugs, Sandra Janice Canerdy March 12, 2018 at 10:55 AM Thanks so much, Sandra! Janice

Anne-Lise Andresen March 11, 2018 at 1:02 PM - Congratulations on your winning poem, Janice :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Janice Canerdy March 11, 2018 at 1:09 PM Thanks so much, Anne-Lise! Janice

Silent One March 11, 2018 at 9:33 AM great take on the contest and thank you for sharing your journey Janice.. Congratulations on your placement.. Janice Canerdy March 11, 2018 at 12:14 PM Glad you liked it, S.O. Thanks for placing my poem. Janice

Jan Terry March 3, 2018 at 4:37 PM Been there with you on that journey. Brings back memories. Good luck with the contest. I think you will place high. Janice Canerdy March 6, 2018 at 4:44 PM Thank you so much, Janece! Janice

Line Gauthier March 3, 2018 at 4:24 PM Lovely poem, Janice. No greater satisfaction than spending time with grandchildren. Janice Canerdy March 3, 2018 at 4:31 PM Thanks so much, Line! Janice

Vijay Pandit March 3, 2018 at 4:03 PM This poem is from the heart..depicting feelings of the past and present ..looking forward to weekends..well written, best for a win, Janice. Janice Canerdy March 3, 2018 at 4:32 PM Thanks so much, Vijay! Janice

Daniel Turner March 3, 2018 at 2:56 PM Fridays used to mean weekends but now they are simply another day. Your poem made me smile, Janice. I do remember only having 3 channels and sometimes not even that. A most enjoyable read. Janice Canerdy March 3, 2018 at 3:02 PM Thanks so much, Danny! I wonder how many kids nowadays would sit home and watch Lawrence Welk on Friday nights! Janice