In the Course of a Day

In the course of a day, I am Nana and Mom;
I am Words with Friends player and wife.
I am visitor, shopper and cherished old friend,
All the threads that connect in my life.

In the course of a day, I am sister and niece;
I am crossword completer as well.
I am New York Times reader and drinker of beer;
I am rhymer (at which I excel).

In the course of a day, I am neighbor and, too,
I am stranger to most I pass by.
It’s a challenge combining my various selves,
In the course of a day, but I try.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 6/25/2017 9:03:00 AM
Are you saying it's tough to be you, Mrs Ilene? Love the rhyme:)
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 6/25/2017 10:44:00 AM
guess you could interpret it that way, daniel, but i just meant that in each of us, there are various selves. as always, i appreciate your support...
Date: 6/25/2017 5:41:00 AM
- Not easy ... many challenges to be yourself, Ilene :) - A lovely poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 6/25/2017 10:41:00 AM
thank you, anne-lise! i appreciate it...
Date: 6/25/2017 2:26:00 AM
Very good ilene, sounds a bit like me,I am a wife, mother and nana, also a sister and a niece, I don't read a newspaper and don't drink beer but my goodness I do love this poem, hope you are well my friend, take care.......Vera
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 6/25/2017 10:41:00 AM
it's always great to hear from you, vera! thank you for reading and commenting...
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