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Losing Things

Today I thought I lost my keys And knowing what’s at stake, I searched like crazy, but my husband Took them by mistake. An hour later, for a class Of quilting, I was stopped When my ruler disappeared Until I noticed it had dropped. The class complete, I headed For a shady bench outside To write my poem, but where’s My favorite pencil gone to hide? It isn’t in my bag And always has a sharpened point. I looked in each compartment; Now I’m really out of joint. A day like this with many things I cannot seem to find Makes me hope it’s not a warning I’m about to lose my mind.

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Jeanette Brewin

Date: 12/3/2022 12:22:00 AM

Yes, we all have days like this. A good poem. Well done.

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/4/2022 11:03:00 PM

Not with poetry like this, ilene, the subject matter, is scary, but the mind behind the pen, superb. congratulation on POTD. Harry.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/20/2022 1:51:00 AM

Congrats on POTD! Losing your keys, ruler and pencil, you were bound to lose your mind my friend!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/12/2022 2:25:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/10/2022 11:09:00 AM

~ Sometimes things just disappear :) ~ Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Ilene ~

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:52:00 PM

thank you, anne-lise! much appreciated!

John Watt

Date: 10/9/2022 11:42:00 PM

I lost my temper once and haven't located it since... nicely developed poem leading to a classic and perfect ending, Ilene and big congrats for your POTD. Now keep a close watch on your marbles!

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:52:00 PM

ha! thank you, john! i think my marbles were lost a long time ago - maybe around the same time as your temper!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/9/2022 4:27:00 AM

Belated congratulations on POTD Ilene, greetings from Italy Tom

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:51:00 PM

thank you, tom! wish i were writing this from italy!

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 10/9/2022 1:05:00 AM

Great rhyme, Irene! It really hits home with me; lost my specs (They're at the bottom of the basket for the remotes) lost my hearing aids (They're in my shoe!) Well, I just got back from shopping, took off shoes, took out aids... Elizabeth

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:51:00 PM

thank you for the comment, elizabeth, and for correcting my name! that happens to me a lot. thanks, too, anaya, for catching it!

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 10/9/2022 7:04:00 PM

Whoops! Sorry Ilene and Anaya! It's obvious; I plead senility! Lizzy

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/9/2022 11:09:00 AM

Ilene, my lady ;D

Eve Roper

Date: 10/8/2022 6:53:00 PM

Haha, oh, I have had a few days like this especially the last couple of days. I get so upset at myself. Congratulations on POTD... Blessings

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:49:00 PM

thank you, eve! i guess this is a more common thing than i thought!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/8/2022 5:57:00 PM

Ilene, not to worry: I can help you if and when you lose your mind. You can borrow mine........... Now where did I put my mind? I just had it with me. Oh, uh. Well, never 'mind.' lol. Congrats on POTD! ~ Gershon

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:48:00 PM

hey gershon! thanks for the comment and the grin!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/8/2022 5:08:00 PM

Misplacing things while overthinking, is natural it seems. (Also having someone take them, without you knowing it.) Such is life. It's best to smile, instead of getting upset. Congratulations Ilene, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Brandy

Brandy Nicole
Date: 10/12/2022 1:49:00 PM

So true, Ilene. :)

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:48:00 PM

thank you, brandy! it's easier to smile after you've found whatever it was that was lost, though...

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 10/8/2022 4:50:00 PM

Oh how clever….and I think many of us can relate to being absent minded. Congratulations on your POTD! :)Paulette

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:47:00 PM

thank you for your kind words, paulette!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 10/8/2022 3:55:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD honour. Enjoyed the poem - I am sure this happens to almost everyone on some busy days - i can relate. BW ~ Mala

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:47:00 PM

thanks for reaching out, mala! i appreciate it!

Michael Tor

Date: 10/8/2022 1:21:00 PM

Lol been there done that. Lovely Poetry ilene. Big Congratulations for receiving POTD honors.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:46:00 PM

thank you for reading and taking the time to comment, michael...

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/8/2022 1:07:00 PM

Lol Ilene. Rustling and bustling through the day makes for unease. Congratulations on your POTD! Your wonderful collection of poetry is truly admired.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:46:00 PM

i appreciate that, anaya! thank you!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/8/2022 12:20:00 PM

Ilene, a fun and entertaining poem, congratulations on POTD!

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:45:00 PM

thanks for the comment, tania!

Robert Gorelick

Date: 10/8/2022 11:47:00 AM

My mother used to tell me that I'd lose my head if it weren't attached to my neck! Congratulations on your POTD! Good work! Robert

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:45:00 PM

thank you, robert! maybe our mothers knew each other - i heard the same thing growing up...

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/8/2022 8:06:00 AM

I'm sure I commented on your poem earlier, but I can't find the comment. It is such a fine poem, Ilene, and I congratulate you heartily on your P.O.T.D. Enjoy your day. CONGRATULATIONS!

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/12/2022 12:44:00 PM

thank you, milton! much appreciated...

Bill Baker

Date: 10/8/2022 7:52:00 AM

A little troubling at times isn't it Ilene. I can relate as of late. No worries about that fine mind of yours, your poetry is too pleasing for you to be losing your mind. :-) Congratulations!!! on your POTD, my friend. Enjoy your special day! Bill

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/8/2022 8:04:00 AM

hey bill! thank you for your congratulations! i hope you have a great day, too...

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/8/2022 7:16:00 AM

Woe to those of us who misplace things so often. I've lost track of the times I've had to send emails from my computer, asking people to call me. lol Your writes are always practical and real, Ilene.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/8/2022 8:04:00 AM

thank you for stopping by, jenna! i appreciate it...

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/8/2022 7:05:00 AM

This is so cute Ilene. Brought a smile to me this morning :) Congratulations on the honor of POTD. Linda

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/8/2022 8:03:00 AM

thanks very much, linda! much appreciated...

Becky Forbes

Date: 10/8/2022 6:50:00 AM

Funny story... as a nurse, I ask patients what medical conditions they have as part of the intake process... one gentleman said, "I have CRS". Being a condition I was unfamiliar with, I asked what it stood for. "Can't Remember S**T" he said calmly. We both laughed! Sadly I relate. Your poem is so light and fun. Thank you for sharing it :-)

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/8/2022 8:03:00 AM

becky - i am very familiar with CRS! thank you for reading and commenting...