Notes About The Poem

After all, chocolate is an emotional band aide. ;)

Monday

Woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
There's a mind numbing pain at work in my head.

Wash my hair and comb my face,
Something died in my mouth, where's the toothpaste.

Grab a quick bit of breakfast and rush out the door.
Can't find my keys they fell on the floor.

Finally find them and start the car.
I'm gonna be late, well that's about parr.

Hit every stop light on the way to work,
Look down and notice there's a stain on my shirt.

Forgot to let Spike out, he's crossing his legs.
Have to go back, this morning's the dregs.

The absolute bottom, the pits, it's the worst!
What else could happen, it seems that I'm cursed!

Wait a minute, it's Monday, first day of the week.
No wonder this day has begun so bleak.

Come ahead Monday, get it over with now!
I've got bon bons and chocolates and a little brown cow,

To soothe and to comfort my poor shattered nerves,
And to bind and to buffer the slings and the curves;

Do your worst Monday, come on have a fit!
You can't scare me, I've got chocolate!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2018 at 3:07 PM
carob is really good for ya as well as dark organic chocolate!
Bavington  Avatar
November 19, 2018 at 6:30 PM
I can't get through any day with out dark chocolate if my day is messed up. My Manic Mondays are never good. I have had a few like yours. I always need a double dose when the day gets off to a bad start. Great poem. I really enjoyed reading it.
Ball Avatar
November 20, 2018 at 3:48 PM
Thank you so much Bette. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Horsman Avatar
November 19, 2018 at 4:27 PM
LOve this wonderful fun read, yet the poem is full of everyday life, i know i have had few like yours....maybe you should look for a tuesday to saturday job? Enjoyed your poetry today Judy...
Ball Avatar
November 20, 2018 at 3:56 PM
Thanks so much Harry. Glad you enjoyed it. God Bless, JB
Callus Avatar
November 19, 2018 at 2:44 PM
This Monday has arrived half way for you by now, Judy! I hope you're being careful on those chocolates. Like Andrea, I only go after healthy chocolate. Enjoyed your poem, as much as dark chocolate:) Regards // paul
Ball Avatar
November 19, 2018 at 3:04 PM
Thanks so much Paul. Me too I actually like Carob better than chocolate. Glad you enjoyed this one. It's a fave of mine. God Bless, JB
Dietrich Avatar
November 18, 2018 at 8:01 PM
Good ONE, jUDY. I could never return to my house as you did because my boss would have a fit if I was late to a class! Like you, I have lots of chocolate stored away but it's all dark and mostly organic coz that is GOOD for us. Nicely done here.
Ball Avatar
November 19, 2018 at 3:11 PM
Glad you liked it Andrea. Great to have you back reading for me again. Actually I like Carob better than chocolate. God Bless, JB
Laurie Avatar
November 18, 2018 at 5:47 PM
G'day Judy … a true Mondayitis verse. Could have been worse; the chocolate had weevils in it - thank you Judy - Lindsay
Ball Avatar
November 19, 2018 at 3:16 PM
Thank you so much Lindsay. Good to meet you and have you read for me. Glad you enjoyed this. God Bless, JB
Sands Avatar
November 18, 2018 at 5:04 PM
I'm glad I was led to this. What a fun ending to a hassle of a day! Well done! :)
Ball Avatar
November 19, 2018 at 3:21 PM
Thanks so much Heidi Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
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