Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

Ho-Hum, Hum-Drum

Got up and went to work, ho-hum
   Ran errands on the way home, hum-drum
Grabbed a beer and a bite of dinner, ho-hum
   Checked out the news online, hum-drum

Called my sister in L.A., ho-hum
   Deleted some emails, hum-drum
Played a couple of video games, ho-hum
   Caught the end of the ball-game, hum-drum
 
What have I done to myself
   What have I made of my life
Where do my kids fit into all this
   And what about my loyal wife

Is endless routine a life well-lived
   Don't I have so much more to give

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Jean Bush December 31, 2019 at 1:18 PM This is very true, felt it far too many times while working. Retired now, no more hums! BTW, I live in Hollywood & waved to your dear sister the other day.

Caren Krutsinger December 31, 2019 at 1:15 PM You have a sister in LA! What are you doing in Chicago in the winter then? I could barely get past that part.

Brenda Chiri December 31, 2019 at 11:10 AM Again you brought a big smile to my lips Gershon!;) thank you!;) Brenda Chiri January 4, 2020 at 2:13 AM Keep writing as such and I will!;) Gershon Wolf December 31, 2019 at 12:33 PM Smile away the rest of the year, ok? LOL. Thanks, Brenda! :) gw

Line Gauthier December 30, 2019 at 10:14 PM Great message well penned, Gershon. Gershon Wolf December 31, 2019 at 12:33 PM Appreciate your kind words, Line! :) gw

Sandra Adams December 30, 2019 at 9:31 PM when we get settled into a routine it can get rather boring...time to spice it up a bit...take a long family vacation... this was a delight to read Gershon... hugs Gershon Wolf December 31, 2019 at 12:32 PM What a sensible idea, that of a vacation! Our family used to take them every year, but we seem to have neglected them lately. Thanks a million for the suggestion! Cheers, Gershon

Charles Messina December 30, 2019 at 9:13 PM Hum-ho, drum-hum...what ever you are giving (and taking)...I'll take some (lol). You have plenty more to give my friend.. God willing. Love this, Gershon. Charlie Gershon Wolf December 31, 2019 at 12:31 PM Hey, thanks for the enthusiasm, Charlie! Season's best, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues December 30, 2019 at 6:03 PM Yes...a long pause between ho and hum! Enjoy your family! Gershon Wolf December 30, 2019 at 8:45 PM Ha, ha! Ho, hum, and hmmmmmmmmmmmm… :)