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Hard Working

I’ve worked hard, my muscles are sore. It’s hard to sleep because I snore. She said, “it’s time, I’ll have no more, To the couch”, she evened the score. Don’t think bad of her, she was right. After all this was the third straight night. I had the chance to save my plight, The choice to work on wasn’t bright. Another day’s work still to do, I guess I could just hire a crew. Straighten it up when they are through. What to do, I don’t have a clue. I need to learn to slow the pace. Take a few days, it’s not a race. Fruit trees and flowers all in place. Puts a smile on my sweetheart’s face.

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 5/26/2023 10:06:00 PM

Nothing cures the spousal annoyance of snoring like "fruit trees and flowers all in place." A most enjoyable poem to read + ponder upon. Best wishes, Brian

Bill Baker
Date: 5/27/2023 3:27:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Brian. She really did like the new landscaping when I finished it. :-) Have a great weekend, Brian. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Valsa George

Date: 5/26/2023 3:00:00 AM

This makes me smile.... ! Snoring can be boring. But it happens sometimes. We can't help. Being hard working is an admirable quality. That will certainly bring many dividends ! Enjoyed your poem, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/26/2023 7:19:00 AM

I agree, working are have meaningful things to do may indeed extent a person life. Thanks for the kind comments, Valsa. Have a happy day, my dear friend. Bill

Len Gasun

Date: 5/11/2023 4:11:00 PM

Another amazing poem that I love and immensely enjoyed from you my dear poet friend Bill. I'm a hard working woman and I'm so glad/blessed to read this poem. I need it, so inspiring and enlightening especally the last stanza, superb. A fave. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 5/11/2023 5:39:00 PM

Thank you, Len, for the visit and the comments on my poetry. You are a true friend and I'm proud to be your poetrysoup friend. Hugs, Bill p.s. Thanks for the FAV! :-)

Ann Foster

Date: 5/7/2023 8:55:00 AM

Its not a race... the finest line... Life is a journey... the whole thing... the end... well... we will get there, when He says we are... :) Love your writes... Love you and your sweet wife... Prayers and good wishes... flowers and no dishes (todo) haha... Hugs. Ann

Bill Baker
Date: 5/8/2023 6:28:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comments, Ann, and thanks for the love and prayers for Sara and I. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Jan Allison

Date: 5/5/2023 12:23:00 PM

aww i expect the garden now looks a picture and if you do it or someone else finishes the task let hope you now get a snore free day and you are not banished to the sofa again:-) you made me smile thanks Bill:-) hugs Jan xx

Bill Baker
Date: 5/5/2023 8:11:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Jan. Shaping up pretty well now. The snoring comes and goes, but usually it's just when I work to hard ( for a 78 tear old ). Have a great weekend! Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/4/2023 4:15:00 PM

You say things as they are, my friend. Yes, you should unwind; it is not an athletic endeavor, despite what you may think. You are blessed to have found love. Your message, Bill, is heartfelt and genuine; everyone can relate. Have a blessed day! Please accept my heartfelt best wishes on your fortieth wedding anniversary.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/4/2023 7:59:00 PM

Thank you for the well wishes, my dear friend. We are indeed very fortunate to have found each other. We believe we were meant to be together / soulmates. True love is easier to find than to have sometimes. Bill

Ann Foster

Date: 5/4/2023 1:52:00 PM

Well written. I often ask myself do I really need to do this ??? lately. I am tired, and our days are so short... numbered... Laugh and sing my friend... The smile on her face is always there... I can tell... Well done...

Bill Baker
Date: 5/4/2023 3:18:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Ann. I ask myself that question often. :-) I'm still trying to figure out how I can do everything I want to do in days that are only 24 hours long. Have a great week my friend. Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/4/2023 6:16:00 AM

I think too many things keep a couple apart…snoring, hot and cold sweats, bad breath…it is a conspiracy. Yet, a smile is on your sweetheart’s face…she loves you!

Bill Baker
Date: 5/4/2023 3:20:00 PM

That's what keeps me going here on Earth. God and Sara. She's 7 years younger than I am, so it's a challenge some days. lol Smiles ~ Blessings for you Kim. Bill

Mike Gentile

Date: 5/4/2023 4:28:00 AM

Bill, as I see that your nick name is Sugar Bear, I can see that you are an old softie and I ma sure you will adjust! Happiness to you both!!! PS, Great poem!!

Bill Baker
Date: 5/4/2023 3:21:00 PM

Thanks for the comment and well wishes, Mike. I am a soft until I'm not. lol Have a great week my friend. Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/3/2023 10:58:00 AM

very cute poem. Reminds me of my husband before his industrial accident. Now he is always home. Guess which I preferred. haha

Bill Baker
Date: 5/3/2023 8:34:00 PM

I know, :-) Thanks for the visit and comments, Andrea. Good to be back and more active again. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/3/2023 4:45:00 AM

You truly do work hard, dear hubby, to the point of exhaustion. Your poem is clever but addresses your adjustment to doing 'enough.' It's not a race, but I do so appreciate all the lovely, beautiful things you bring to our yard and our lives. Thank you for your creative spirit as well. Your forever and true love, Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 5/3/2023 8:08:00 AM

You're right Sara, when I have to take muscle relaxer and/or Tylenol after to stop the aches enough to sleep; it's time for another adjustment. :-) Thanks for the comment on my poetry Cuddles. Your Sugar Bear

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/2/2023 6:34:00 PM

Aw, this is so nice, Bill. You are the grandest fellow. Lucky wife, you've got there! Flowers and Hearts, Gershon

Bill Baker
Date: 5/3/2023 8:13:00 AM

Thanks, Gershon, we're both happy the way things worked out. :-) Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/3/2023 4:48:00 AM

I'm the lucky one! Sara Etgen-Baker

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/2/2023 5:40:00 PM

You speak from the heart, my friend. Indeed, take a break--it is not a race as you say. You are blessed with love. Most can relate to your genuine theme, Bill. Be blessed! Once again congrats on your 40th anniversary.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/3/2023 8:14:00 AM

Yes, there are a lot of us in this process, my friend. Thanks for commenting. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/3/2023 5:54:00 AM

BIG congrats to you too Sara. I didn't know you are the light that shines Bill's life. Happy 40th and many many more!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/3/2023 4:48:00 AM

yes, we're blessed beyond words. Sara Etgen-Baker

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/2/2023 5:32:00 PM

yeah slow down, sneak off to the hammock. LOL Nobodys happy if mama's not happy. Humor works for me, Bill. Probably hard to find two trees close enough together in Texas for a hammock:) A fun read.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/3/2023 8:17:00 AM

Plenty of trees in North east Texas, lots of hammocks, Daniel. Thanks for the comments, my friend. Thats good thinking, by the way. :-) Bill

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/2/2023 5:13:00 PM

- I have a hard working man in our bedroom... it's 02.10 at night... It's hard to sleep because he snores :))) - Anne-Lise your friend from Norway

Bill Baker
Date: 5/3/2023 8:19:00 AM

We both snore, but I snore more. :-) It's troublesome at times for the other to get their needed zzz's. Thanks for the visit, Anne Lise, and your comment, my Norway friend. Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/2/2023 5:10:00 PM

Glad SRa had you.move, I got a bang out if tha one. But you did well, working so hard, I liked your verses, Pangie

Panagiota Romios
Date: 5/4/2023 9:10:00 AM

Hi Sara, I admire your relationship with Bill highly. I do know how he loves, worries and cares for you, deeply. I admire you both! Being older myself, I know when I have to lnow the whistle OR..my body will.! Pangie Pangie

Bill Baker
Date: 5/3/2023 8:21:00 AM

Thanks Panagiota, very thoughtful comment. I'm trying to get back in the groove of writing and reading more. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/3/2023 4:49:00 AM

He's learning each day when to stop....tough getting older when the head wants to do more than the body can. No shame in adjusting.

David Fisher

Date: 5/2/2023 4:48:00 PM

Bill, this is a fun rhyming poem! It's good to see that even a chore of a snore can turn into something worthwhile. Dave

Bill Baker
Date: 5/3/2023 8:22:00 AM

Thought I'd try writing about my day now and then, David. Thanks for the first visit to my poetry. I'll be reading yours soon. A poet friend (in the making) in Texas, Bill

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 5/2/2023 4:12:00 PM

I like this... reminds me that Spring is the time for all the fun to begin. I love gardening. God bless you friend. Love, Gina

Bill Baker
Date: 5/3/2023 8:24:00 AM

Thanks, Gina. I do like Spring ... looks like only one month of it here in Texas, this year. I'm happiest in the springtime. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend, Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/2/2023 3:45:00 PM

Hello Bill, In the last verse she was pleased. I hope my poet friend is feeling well. Enjoy your evening my poet friend./Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/4/2023 3:12:00 PM

Hello my poet friend, I am glad that Sara is doing better now. It is good to hear from you Bill my poet friend. /Darlene./

Bill Baker
Date: 5/3/2023 8:26:00 AM

Doing better now that Sara is getting more active again. Thanks for the visit and comments, Darlene. Good the hear from you again, my friend. Bill