Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Man I Am exhausted

So much effort
goes into feeling well...Man,
I’m exhausted! There’s nausea
from supplements, the squeak
and throb, Just One More Rep!~ exercising…
Man, I’m exhausted! 
                       As much effort
going into relaxation – rush to get
things done (always a backup of
things); shuffle schedules, get sitters
for the animals – Man, I’m exhausted!

Even love, the chores, the cards,
the gifts, the emotional lifts...honey-does 
seeming to have endless reserves, 
never running short on pantries of
exhaustion. 
             Someday, probably, I’ll
wake-up, unpleasantly surprised
and find myself either stoking furnaces, 
fluffing angel wings while polishing
the backside of clouds – Man, give me
a break!

Ouch!~ finally something I asked for….

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Ink Empress March 24, 2024 at 8:04 AM Those last lines made me smile ahha. Maybe yes, who knows someday; i love the humor and the depth of what youv conveyed here; man i am exhausted too, and i hope oneday ill wakeup to something new. Haha angel wings .. backside of clouds. Good one! Pleasure reading this Joseph P. DiMino March 24, 2024 at 12:19 PM Hi IE; thank you so much. Your positive encouragement is greatly appreciated. Thank you my friend. Have a great day!

Paula Goldsmith March 24, 2024 at 7:47 AM I loved reading this wonderful write. I say, if I had 2 more days to a week, I would be OK. Sounds like you also need 2 more days to your week. Do you know where we can buy those 2 more days??? Hahaha!!! Have a wonderful day with some rest.................... Joseph P. DiMino March 24, 2024 at 12:21 PM Wow! I would buy interest in that business...and become rich overnight. Blessings my friend. Thank you.

Victor Buhagiar March 22, 2024 at 3:25 AM You need some vitamins and a regular rest period. Finally, you'll get what you want. Joseph P. DiMino March 23, 2024 at 7:54 AM Absolutely! Rest. Which dependent should I let go hungry?

Vijay Pandit March 20, 2024 at 6:16 AM So to the point and well said, my friend: Man, I’m exhausted! As much effort going into relaxation – rush to get things done (always a backup of things); shuffle schedules, get sitters for the animals – Man, I’m exhausted!--exactly--you speak for us all! I feel the glimmer of hope in the ending line, Joe. Joseph P. DiMino March 20, 2024 at 12:58 PM Hi Vijay; just a fun write...I do take time everyday for quiet prayer. Thank you, my friend.

Hilda Greenhough March 19, 2024 at 5:11 PM Constant fatigue, I feel it. Perfectly worded poem of exhaustion. Joseph P. DiMino March 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM We do feel run ragged by life often. What the heck. I'm, certain, like I you just grin and bear it. Push ahead bravely.

Deb M March 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM Hehe nice one Joe! Put your feet up and relax!! Debx Joseph P. DiMino March 20, 2024 at 1:02 PM Thank you, Deb; with all the important subjects to write about, I have to write some nonsense, every now an then, just to keep on healthy ground. Blessings my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 19, 2024 at 12:25 PM - Even angel wings need a break now and then, Joe :) - Slow down … there will be a day tomorrow, my friend :) - Great written :) - hugs Joseph P. DiMino March 20, 2024 at 1:04 PM I hear you...as my father use to say: "Hurry died yesterday...." -- Have a great day, Anne. Thank you.

Kim Rodrigues March 19, 2024 at 11:33 AM LOL…I have days, weeks like that…I just keep going, resting in the Lord. God bless, Joe…keep up with the honey do list. Giggle…fluffing of angel wings Joseph P. DiMino March 20, 2024 at 1:05 PM For sure -- we are soothed and renewed in Christ. I hear you. Blessings.