My Calendar

The squares are blank; I jot down all
The birthdays to remember,
From one this week right up until
The last week in December.

I hang it on the wall right where
The old one used to be,
A colorful reminder of
The dates of note to me.

I add appointments, travel plans
And volunteering days,
So rarely do I miss a trick;
Such perseverance pays.

The new year dawns with promise
And with many voids to fill.
My calendar’s a testament
That on most days, I will.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 1/6/2019 11:21:00 AM
My wife is the organized one our house. I'm more fly by night, come what may, which probably irks her somewhat! Another wonderful poem from the master!!!...............pat
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Date: 1/3/2019 6:31:00 PM
I really enjoy how you capture the mundane with eloquence! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 1/2/2019 7:28:00 PM
I do the same, Ilene, except my dates are for doctor appts, otherwise I forget when they are and where. You are a busy lady. Good for you. There's nothing more debilitating than having nothing to do. / M
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Date: 1/2/2019 9:30:00 AM
Interesting how much power that wall calendar has over us... Your write is a testament to it... May you fill it with happiness! :) gw
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/2/2019 4:58:00 PM
thanks for your good wishes, gershon! a happy and healthy one to you, too...
Date: 1/2/2019 8:43:00 AM
I love this! The promise of many happy occasions to come :)
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/2/2019 4:58:00 PM
thank you, heather! best wishes to you for a happy new year...
Date: 1/2/2019 1:22:00 AM
- I have to buy myself a new one for 2019 ... an important aid :) - Best wishes for an exciting and good new year, Ilene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/2/2019 4:57:00 PM
thank you, anne-lise! i wish the same for you!
Date: 1/1/2019 6:09:00 PM
You are so well organized . I really like this one and came here to say happy new year to you
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/2/2019 4:56:00 PM
thanks, andrea! a happy and healthy new year to you and yours as well!
Date: 1/1/2019 5:19:00 PM
That reminds me to go get a new one
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/2/2019 4:59:00 PM
ha! happy new year, tim!
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