Joyce Johnson Poet Rhyme

In a Hotel Room

Another day, another town
Another hotel room.
I’m thinking of my beloved home,
With roses all in bloom.

My wife is waiting for me there,
My children and my dog,
While I sit in this lonely room
Engaged in monolog.

There was a time I thought I would
Enjoy the traveling life,
But that was before I had acquired
My children, dog and wife.

The plumber and electrician,
The teacher, doctor, farmer
Will all be heading after work
To where home fires burn warmer.

Pity the traveling salesman,
Butt of too many jokes.
He longs to be in his own home,
The same as other working folks.

2/7/13


Written for contest "In A Hotel Room"

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Charlotte Puddifoot February 20, 2013 at 10:27 AM congrats on your winning poem, this is a different angle on the theme, it's interesting to read all the varied occupants of these hotel rooms :)

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl February 20, 2013 at 1:54 AM Many Congratulations on your win Joyce, sorry i am a bit late xx

Anne-Lise Andresen February 20, 2013 at 1:32 AM Good job! - Your hotel is 7 star! - Congratulations! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich February 19, 2013 at 8:32 PM I remember yours and how sympathetic it was to this type of person. congrats on a win with your fine poem, Joyce.

Poet Destroyer A February 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM Joyce, CONGRATULATIONS :-) ~ love your awesome winning poem in Susan's contest.. take care.. PD

Debbie Guzzi February 12, 2013 at 7:02 PM Thanks for reading my writes, I have enjoyed yours this evening. Light & love

Andrea Dietrich February 11, 2013 at 8:31 PM Joyce, this is also true of the poor trucker, but unlike the salesman, he is in a cold or uncomfortable truck.VERY good entry for the contest, dear.

Charles Henderson February 8, 2013 at 8:53 PM Travelling sales do lead a hard life. I tried it once. I can relate to this.

Ilene Bauer February 8, 2013 at 2:29 PM beautifully written!

Seren Roberts February 7, 2013 at 10:42 PM Loved it Joyce, .........Seren