Having a Bad Day

Today I had the roughest day that I have ever had
Of all the crazy, wacky ones, this day’s been really bad
It started when I first woke up and fell out of my bed
I cut my scalp so deep the blood was dripping from my head
I found some gauze and taped it on until the bleeding stopped
I put the coffee on then in the shower quickly hopped
But then I dropped the bar of soap, that’s when I slipped and fell
I twisted my right ankle and my knee began to swell

I poured some shampoo on my head and lathered up my hair
But some of it got in my eyes and burned beyond compare
Then as I limped out of the tub and went to grab my towel
I noticed something smelled real bad, something very foul
The eggs that I was boiling were now burning in the pot
The house was filled with smoke and the alarm just wouldn’t stop
I grabbed the broom and swatted the alarm with all my might
Instead I hit the ceiling lamp and shattered the whole light

I quickly backed away as glass had flown around the room
The day was only one hour old but I was filled with doom
I opened up the windows and the smoke went streaming out
My neighbors must have called the firemen I have no doubt.
Then in the hazy smoke I got some glass stuck in my foot
I guess I should have sat right down and really just stayed put
The firemen were quick to come, and call an ambulance
I felt like I was in a daze, a crazy dream or trance

The EMS removed the glass that stuck inside my feet
They bandaged up my ankle and my knee, they were so sweet
I guess I just can’t win, so back to bed I’ll go and stay
And hopefully, tomorrow it will be a better day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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A   Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 10:32 PM
sam, congratulations In Joe's contest. Nice to see this contest finally up ;-) Good night PD
Salama  Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 4:50 AM
Hi PD, Yes, it does seem like it took a while to be done. Thank you very much ...Samia
Macfarlane Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Excellent write Samia...a very enjoyable read. Congrats on your win!
Salama  Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 4:48 AM
Hi Cecilia, Thank you very, very much!
Dietrich Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 9:29 PM
Excellently done!! Congrats on your win.
Salama  Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 4:53 AM
Thank you very much Andrea! :)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 8:13 PM
Samia, congratulations on your "losing" win! Very funny!! Love and Blessings, Rhonda
Salama  Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 4:53 AM
Hey Rhonda, Thanks very much. Love and blessings to you as well!
Eastman Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 3:33 PM
Congratulations on your win. Fun read. Poor guy...
Salama  Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 4:27 PM
Hi Carol, Thank you very much! :)
Brown Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Congratulations on your win in the "I Just Can't Win" contest Samia. Love, Carol
Salama  Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 4:26 PM
Thank you very much Carol! :)
Harrington Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Congrats on your winning tale of woes! *smiles* Tanya
Salama  Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 4:25 PM
Hi Tanya, Thank you very much ...Samia
Tsiluma Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 3:28 AM
Hey Samia, congrats on your win! I love the rhyme and the story it tells.
Salama  Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 5:19 AM
Hello Vicky, Thank you very much! :)
Williams Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 1:08 AM
Samia congrats on your win, brilliant...David
Salama  Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 5:19 AM
Hey David, Thank you very, very much! :)
Taylor Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 8:02 PM
Congrats on well deserved win, Samia. LOL. Outstanding. Nice going. Thanks for your comments. Kudos. hugs, Ralph
Salama  Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 5:18 AM
Hey Ralph, Thank you so much. I'm so glad that you liked it. I do appreciate it ...Samia
Merryman Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 7:38 PM
Hope I never have a day as bad as that. Congrats on your 2nd place win with this entertaining write. Love, Kim
Salama  Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 5:18 AM
Hi Kim, Thank you so very much. I'm so glad that you liked it! :)
Richards Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 6:40 PM
Now that's what I would call a very bad day!! But a very good poem!!! :) Congratulations!
Salama  Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 5:17 AM
Hey Carrie, Thank you so very much! :)
Grisetti Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 5:48 PM
Very good story poem. Congratulations.
Salama  Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 6:07 PM
Thank you so much Joann!
The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Charming write Samia-Congrats. to you.
Salama  Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 6:07 PM
Thank you very much Natalie! :)
Johnson Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Yes, you really should have stayed in bed that day. Congratulation on your big win. Love, Joyce
Salama  Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 5:26 PM
Yes, I should have! LOL Thank you Joyce!
Kostman Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 3:38 PM
Very Nice poem! Wow...I think that would have been a really really bad day...Congrates on your win!
Salama  Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 4:40 PM
Hi Jane, Thank you very much. Yes, this would be one for the books! :)
Dietrich Avatar
April 22, 2012 at 10:51 PM
you are a pure delight!!! love this.
Salama  Avatar
April 23, 2012 at 4:48 AM
Thank you so much Andrea! I can say the same thing about you ...Samia
Burch Avatar
April 22, 2012 at 7:33 AM
What a fantastic write Samia!!! your flow and meter are wonderful!! Well Done, my friend! big hugs,love deb Thank you for your kindness :)
Salama  Avatar
April 22, 2012 at 8:56 AM
Hi Deborah, Thank you very much. I'm so glad you liked it. :)
Pritts Avatar
April 22, 2012 at 1:27 AM
Samia... All I can do is smile. And I thank you for that. Rockman :-)
Salama  Avatar
April 22, 2012 at 5:52 AM
Hi Rockman, I am glad that this made you smile. I was hoping it would! :)
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