It Was a Good Morning Until

It was a good morning until…
I lost a hundred-dollar bill.
I cried “Oh no!
Why is this so?”

It was a good morning until…
the mail brought a bill for a mil.
My tears did flow.
I cried with woe.

It was a good morning until…
I wrote a bad check for the bill.
To jail I go.
It’s sad, I know.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 11:42 AM
This has such a jazzy cadence. I found myself singing.
Fowler Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 2:14 PM
Thanks Caren. :) Linda
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 1:29 AM
Oh dear, what a bummer of a day!! I am glad this is purely ficticious....at least it is my hope! <3
Fowler Avatar
February 18, 2021 at 5:30 AM
LOL BJ I'd never write a bad check. In fact, are there many people who do write checks? Everything is so digital/paperless now. :)) Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Linda
Pandit Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 8:25 AM
I like the humorous ending Linda. Life is full of surprises as you so ably describe in your poem.
Fowler Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 1:53 PM
Many thanks Vijay. Thanks for stopping by. :) Linda
Rodrigues Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 7:55 AM
A humorous piece on the plight of some.
Fowler Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 1:53 PM
Thanks Kim. :) Linda
Brul Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 6:51 AM
Hahaha you made my day Linda with this humorous piece! All d best!
Fowler Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 7:21 AM
Hi JCB! Glad you got a chuckle this morning :) Linda
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February 17, 2021 at 6:47 AM
A super humorous write - but oh what a dreadful morning. A jolly good contender for the contest Linda, all the best ~ Belle :-)
Fowler Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 7:20 AM
Thank you Belle. I appreciate your visit and nice comment :) Linda
Buhagiar Avatar
February 15, 2021 at 11:04 PM
Just for a mil? Surely anyone would have given you one. Doubt if you would be sent to prison for such a paltry offence. Cheer up and enjoy your win in this contest. ~~
Fowler Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 6:05 AM
Ha! Thanks Victor. :) Linda
Cunningham Avatar
February 15, 2021 at 2:40 PM
A should have stayed at home moment lol. Good luck Linda. Tom PS. Soupmail.
Fowler Avatar
February 15, 2021 at 3:25 PM
Thanks Tom. Yes, maybe I should have stayed at home today! ;) ;) Linda
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