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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Adams Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 11:21 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
Leffanta Avatar
January 3, 2019 at 6:31 PM
I really enjoy how you capture the mundane with eloquence! Aloha! Rico
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January 2, 2019 at 7:28 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
Wolf Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 9:30 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
Bauer Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 4:58 PM
thanks for your good wishes, gershon! a happy and healthy one to you, too...
Ober Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 8:43 AM
I love this! The promise of many happy occasions to come :)
Bauer Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 4:58 PM
thank you, heather! best wishes to you for a happy new year...
Andresen Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 1:22 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 :)
Bauer Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 4:57 PM
thank you, anne-lise! i wish the same for you!
Dietrich Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 6:09 PM
You are so well organized . I really like this one and came here to say happy new year to you
Bauer Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 4:56 PM
thanks, andrea! a happy and healthy new year to you and yours as well!
Smith Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 5:19 PM
That reminds me to go get a new one
Bauer Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 4:59 PM
ha! happy new year, tim!
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