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I Have Done Enough For Today

It’s late in the evening and I’ve been writing most of the day. I’m growing weary, not much more to say. It’s time to take my flag down and water the grass. Watch the sunset. Let time pass. I wrote a few poems this afternoon One for Jesus and two for who knows who. I said some things. Wish I could remember. But it’s all a blur now, fading into embers. Writing is like that you know. Little bits of insight, followed by much more boring stuff. Like “Isn’t life so meaningful, or else so rough and tough.” Bullsh.. I’ve had enough. To last a lifetime If you ask me. I’m tired of waiting for the plenitude of my dreams. Other chores are calling me, like the kitchen sink. Dirty dishes need washing now I think. While listening to that annoying clicking clock on the wall. Ticking off time down memory hall, sadly forgetting more than I can recall. Now I feel spent as if I didn’t make a dent writing and rambling on this way. That must mean something, I guess I’ve done enough for today. So tomorrow I’ll watch the sun rise, pouring light into my eyes, and hope it’s just as fruitful once again. It may not sound like much but writing keeps me in touch with that stranger deep within.

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Date: 7/7/2023 12:08:00 AM
I can so well relate to your mental state dear Terrell. Some days I sit and write two or three poems at a stretch and never know the time speeding by, missing so many other things like my unattended garden and cleaning of the house. Then I get up from my seat tired and weary to catch up with the pending works but with the satisfaction that I have done enough for the day. Lovely poem.
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Terrell Martin
Date: 7/7/2023 7:02:00 PM
Thank you Valsa for your kind reply, AS USUAL! I've been a little side-tracked these past few days reading and writing some new poetry but ignoring you and my fellow poets here in PSoup. Hope you can forgive. I'll stop by soon - I promise dear! Cheers, Terrell
Date: 6/29/2023 4:15:00 AM
I so love that very last line, "writing keeps me in touch with the stranger within " this is so perceptive, I will use this line sometimes in poetry Love your wise words
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Date: 6/29/2023 6:11:00 AM
Dear Rose, I appreciate you more than you know because my mother's name was Rose and she was an amazing and wonderful woman as I know you are as well. Also, you never cease to compliment me in ways I don't always deserve, such as here and now. Thank you and I'll stop by soon. Cheers, Terrell
Date: 6/28/2023 1:11:00 PM
yes, if you are retired, you have lots of time for writing this way. I use my weekends when I am not working to usually write. I hate the chores though. They are the bane of existence, having to do housework. Enjoy your days, the sunrises and sunsets and remember that some really awesome poems come out of us when we do it again and again
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Date: 6/28/2023 4:33:00 PM
Andrea, for being a self-professed "Part time writer" (if I may use the phrase), you are the quintessential poetess of near perfection in my humble and frankly honest opinion. I truly admire and have admired your work for a very long time and feel honored every time you comment on my work. Saying "Thank you" never fully expresses my deep appreciation. Warm hugs, Terrell
Date: 6/28/2023 1:08:00 AM
I like the way you write Terrell! Great poem that really sparked my interest! Debx
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Date: 6/28/2023 1:13:00 AM
WOW - Thank you Deb! I didn't expect a response from anyone this early in the AM. You must be a "Night Owl" too): Glad you enjoyed the read and I'll stop by your place tomorrow but for now...I'm off to La La Land. Thx again & God Bless, Terrell

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