Dineen Williams Gault Poet Rhyme

I Don'T Hate Mondays--Picture 1

I know... my shirt says I hate Mondays
And while I appreciate the donation
I've no intentions of shooting children 
and becoming the next media sensation...

...just because it's Monday
Actually any day I still breathe, I feel blessed
And lately one day just runs into the next
So, no, I don't hate Mondays, it's just like the rest

I was taught not to hate, but there are things I don't like
Like... hauling dirty water which we lack due to the drought
Don't like lying to my little brother, saying everything will be ok
Nor the delirium this level of hunger and thirst has brought about

I don't like the earth drying up and looking like bark
and the trees bearing no leaves, and the animals dying
Don't like the stench of death that permeates the stagnant air
Nor sleepless nights I lay in the fetal position, crying

I don't like my parents feeling guilty that they can't provide more
and hoping we don't get ill, without doctors how would we ever survive?
I no longer dream about going to school one day, and I've lost the urge to play
So, no I don't hate Mondays, whatever day it is, I'm just happy we're all still alive


4/8/16

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Poet Destroyer A April 27, 2016 at 9:33 PM Dineen, Congratulations on your " Images that make you think WIN." Always ~LINDA~

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 16, 2016 at 5:10 AM Magnificent write Dineen... congrats on great win! Dineen Williams Gault April 17, 2016 at 8:50 AM What a wonderful compliment Dr. Sharma, thank you so much!

Probir Gupta April 15, 2016 at 5:08 AM Well written... Enjoyed reading... Congrats on your great win... Dineen Williams Gault April 15, 2016 at 9:35 AM I appreciate you saying so Probir, thank you so much!

Joseph May April 14, 2016 at 10:50 PM Congrats on a great win Dineen Dineen Williams Gault April 15, 2016 at 9:35 AM I appreciate that Joseph, thank you!

Laura Leiser April 14, 2016 at 9:32 PM Powerful poem and well written, Dineen. Congrats on your win:) Dineen Williams Gault April 15, 2016 at 9:30 AM Thank you for telling me you felt power in it, and for the congrats, Laura.

Andrea Dietrich April 14, 2016 at 8:22 PM I'm glad this one placed so high. It truly was one of the very best. BIG congrats in the contest, Dineen Dineen Williams Gault April 15, 2016 at 9:29 AM Quite humbled I am Andrea, so many entries were awesome, thank you very much!

Brian Davey April 14, 2016 at 5:48 PM Congrats on your placement Dineen Williams Gault April 15, 2016 at 9:28 AM Thank you much Brian!

Daniel Turner April 14, 2016 at 5:40 PM Congratulations Dineen on your placement in the contest. A great interpretation of a very sad photo. Peace young lady:) Dineen Williams Gault April 15, 2016 at 9:27 AM I appreciate it that you feel that way Daniel, thank you so much.

Joseph May April 12, 2016 at 3:26 PM A very poignant write Dineen...powerful Dineen Williams Gault April 13, 2016 at 11:51 AM Happy to know you felt power in it Joseph, thank you!

Poet Destroyer A April 9, 2016 at 1:46 AM Honest and strong write, Dineen, I try my best not to hate. but lately, I force myself because a part of cries for what reality really is. I think I do not like Monday's. :) Glad, you have no bad intentions. awesome poem. Love LINDA Dineen Williams Gault April 10, 2016 at 4:00 AM As a child, I recall elders telling children not to say hate, that it was such a strong word. Thru the years I've come to feel what is real, but not to let it consume me, for there won't be much room for anything else. Probably what the elders meant. I understand what you're saying, Linda. Thank you for such a kind compliment, much appreciated!

Joanna Daniel April 8, 2016 at 11:08 PM Extraordinary words:) Very simply put but touched my heart:)A 7 for you Dineen:) Dineen Williams Gault April 10, 2016 at 3:54 AM Gee Jo Daniel, that was quite a compliment! Thanks a million!

Daniel Turner April 8, 2016 at 8:27 PM Great job, Dineen. I've always heard a picture is worth a thousand words. You have summed it up extremely well. Good luck. Peace young lady:) Dineen Williams Gault April 10, 2016 at 3:53 AM Why thank you Daniel. Yes pictures can make those words just flow. Appreciated much!

Nette Onclaud April 8, 2016 at 7:33 PM you went out of the ballpark and created a unique story, dineen... greeat job; huggs Dineen Williams Gault April 10, 2016 at 3:51 AM Thanks a bunch very much for saying the story was unique nette. Appreciated!

Andrea Dietrich April 8, 2016 at 7:18 PM You did FANTASTIC with this theme. It was the one that appealed most to me too!! Dineen Williams Gault April 10, 2016 at 3:50 AM Thank you so much Andrea! That pic appealed the most to you as well? Looking forward to reading more of your art! :)

Jan Allison April 8, 2016 at 5:19 PM Such sad imagery Dineen but and uplifting ending... The title of the poem reminds me of the old Boomtown Rats song - I don't like Mondays:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Dineen Williams Gault April 8, 2016 at 6:04 PM The bare minimum can be a reason to rejoice, I have heard of that song Jan. Thank you very much, appreciated! :)