Just Another Day

* For Brian's "Tomorrow is another day" contest



Dawn, but the alarm never rang
Power was on; I’d failed to set it
Cornflakes littered the kitchen floor
The box? I just couldn’t reach it

A passing train delayed traffic
Was trapped for nearly an hour
Only then did I realize
I had forgotten to shower

Was tardy arriving at work
Too late to attend the meeting
No smiles came from my angry boss
And she offered no warm greeting

There was such turmoil in accounts
Ads printed in the wrong color
Then the company president
Started to smolder and holler

Made my way home only to find
A fire truck in my driveway
“Thank God, it’s over,” I whimpered
“Tomorrow is another day”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 5/21/2011 1:27:00 PM
LOL, I love your sense of humour! I'm glad to see it was a winner. You'd love Susan Hill's Woman in Black - a real spine tingler. I never tire of reading it. The film is cool too - although much was changed. Juliet gave me a copy of Canterbury Tales and the print was just too small, but my mother recently gave me a large print version and I always look forward to reading a few pages at bedtime. Juliet is a huge fan and admits she identifies with the Wife of Bath LOL.
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Date: 3/24/2010 10:17:00 PM
Hey Carolyn, Congratulations on your win in the contest. ...I'm asking Audrey to post this comment for me. ....And thanks for commenting on my piece ....Jimmy
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Date: 3/14/2010 10:22:00 AM
Dear Carolyn, my warm congratulations on your win in Brian's contest! Peace, love, Audrey
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Date: 3/14/2010 9:38:00 AM
Yes, Carolyn, sometimes everything is going wrong but there will be always another day! A fine entry for the contest. Keep your pen flowing and thank you for your comments...Love, Gert
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Date: 3/10/2010 1:03:00 AM
Whew! Thank God indeed that tomorrow's another day :) reading this is truly relatable--congrats with your win, Carolyn :)
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Date: 3/8/2010 4:02:00 PM
congrats on the win!!
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Date: 3/7/2010 10:07:00 PM
Oh I thought this would be a winner. Congratulations dear Carolyn. Love, Joyce
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Date: 3/7/2010 11:56:00 AM
Congratulations Carolyn, on your success in the Poetry Soup member contest with this VERY BAD DAY story. And remember... TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY. Your poetic skill shines, as usual. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 3/6/2010 1:46:00 PM
Thihnking of you in your "tomorrow". hope all is going well. Congrats on your win. Love, LNC
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Date: 3/6/2010 9:04:00 AM
oh I know those days Carolyn!
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Date: 3/6/2010 9:03:00 AM
yupp yupp i know those days! congrats!
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Date: 3/5/2010 11:19:00 PM
The humorous one in the circle is HERE, as I come to the end of my reading for this contest. So glad it made the cut. YOu certainly expressed the topic well. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 3/5/2010 2:11:00 PM
Great work, Carolyn!! So glad this made the honor roll in Brian's contest...a unique twist to the challenge! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 3/5/2010 11:35:00 AM
Congrats Carolyn on your HM in Brian's contest.. a wonderful win for u to so enjoy.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 3/5/2010 9:09:00 AM
This chaotic day has turned out lovely Carolyn, with your success in Brian's fine contest >> James,xx
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Date: 3/5/2010 8:21:00 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Carolyn.Rgds Brian.My latest contest'AN EASTER PICTURE' is now open
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Date: 3/5/2010 5:36:00 AM
Wow. I'm not so sure I should have read this one so early in the day. It's almost as if this poem epitomizes a bad day, and it just keeps getting worse. I think we all hate days like that. Excellent job, though.
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Date: 3/4/2010 5:50:00 PM
This is a good one.I liked it.Hope all is well with you.Still working on the puzzle.
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Date: 3/4/2010 1:56:00 AM
As usual, IT'S ANOTHER ONE! Beautiful and interesting poem. TY for the welcome comment. Ernilando
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Date: 3/3/2010 11:07:00 PM
I really hope that is not from experience. Good write Carolyn.
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Date: 3/3/2010 8:38:00 AM
I hear that... I have these day as well... Good one....:JP}
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Date: 3/2/2010 12:51:00 PM
Some days are like that. But we have to "hang in there". Keep 'em coming! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
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Date: 3/2/2010 4:52:00 AM
BUMMER! Not the poem, the day. Time for a double shot of Jim Beam, or a double martini might numb the nerves. Enjoyed mucho BIG LOVE, daver
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Date: 3/1/2010 6:26:00 PM
Whew! Another day, you tell it like it used to be for me before I let Agape take over. Smile! Sincere Agape, Moses. Good luck on the contest.
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Date: 3/1/2010 5:35:00 PM
bummer day! Just reading this made me tired, Carolyn. I think everybody has them ..but they sure aren't any fun...well done write.-Robert
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