Listening To Monday's Voice

Monday is a say like no other
it has a real spirit of its own
for so many, it has real beginnings
unsure of its routes yet to be sown

Remember the hit 'I don't like Mondays'
performed by the Boomtown Rats no less
bringing to focus the negativity displayed
of this day that brings so much stress

Since being retired Mondays different
the knowledge of no work on that day
a Sunday night no longer an utter dread
knowing that this life is here to stay

Mondays voice speaks within aloud
brings into focus out of your mind
listen to this voice being wise
using your poetic pen thus signed

Despite all I've said on Mondays
its 24 hours like all the rest
maybe our mind has tricked us
just enjoy your Monday for its best

(I've been thinking what would Monday have to say to us if that day of the week had a voice? so this is my thoughts considering that very question.)
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Walimbe Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 3:36 AM
I have mixed feelings for monday cause being a teen I hv to go to school but yet it's a start of something new. Though I am eager to experience what it's like to be retired. A nice one! Have a great day!:)
Mcconnell Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 8:40 AM
Thanks Komal, Glad you enjoyed this one and found it brought you mixed feelings. I hope and pray you are enjoying school and doing well. Have a great day too, Gordon
Proxenos Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 6:17 AM
And what if Monday became Tuesday or Saturday, we would still stress so its good to always try our best my friend, and let God to the rest. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Mcconnell Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 6:54 AM
Thanks again Jenny, Glad you liked this one and I always love a Sunday night knowing I've no work tomorrow now being retired. Hope all is well with you, blessings and hugs,Gordon
Laurie Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 4:48 PM
Hello Gordon ... I mostly worked on shifts that required 24-7. For me, Mondays could have been any day or night after days off, but the feeling is no different - thank you Gordon - Lindsay
Mcconnell Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 5:12 AM
Hello Lindsay, I can understand your thoughts, I have very really worked shifts during my working life. Trust all is well with you,blessings always, Gordon
Staton Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 12:41 PM
I love Mondays now that I no longer have to work. I retired two years ago. This is such a nice poem Gordon. I love the way you think. Take care. ~Valerie
Mcconnell Avatar
February 8, 2022 at 5:10 AM
Thanks Valerie, Glad you're a lover of Monday's too and you think like myself.Hope you're having a lovely day,blessings always,Gordon
Canerdy Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 5:13 AM
Yes, Monday, to some, is a day to dread. I'm retired too. I enjoyed teaching, but I didn't always look forward to Monday. Well done, expressive piece, Gordon. Janice
Mcconnell Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 5:54 AM
Thanks Janice, Glad you enjoyed this and found it an expressive piece. Hope you're enjoying retirement too like myself, have a great day, Gordon
Baker Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 5:01 PM
A nice presentation of the voice of Mondy through your unique poetry, Gordon. Have a great week! Bill
Mcconnell Avatar
February 5, 2022 at 1:07 AM
Thanks Bill, Glad you enjoyed this piece and you also have a great weekend, Gordon
Nicole Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 8:11 PM
Giving "Monday" a voice. I like that. It is easy to embrace those weekend moments. Dreading *Monday*... we all have. I have learned to enjoy the many blessings of each and every (day). Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Mcconnell Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 8:23 PM
Thanks Brandy, Glad you liked this one and found it caressing your heart so softly. Hugs and blessings always, Gordon x
George Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 5:12 AM
For retired people like us, Monday is like any other day. For those still working Monday is the start of a laborious week. Enjoyed your brooding on Monday !
Mcconnell Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 5:49 AM
Thanks Valsa, Glad you enjoyed this piece, indeed so true about us retired folk have a loveIy day, Gordon
Fenn Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 6:34 PM
You put Monday in a whole new light. Well written.
Mcconnell Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 12:56 AM
Thanks Jennifer, Glad you liked this one, and gave you a new look on a Monday. Have a great day, Gordon
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