My Cluttered Desktop

My desktop is as cluttered as my brain:
Lens cleaning wipes, two Handshake vouchers,
Visa receipts, envelope that contains
Tickets for a tragedy by Shakespeare

Outrageous fortune
And a thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir to

ARTix passport containing free coupons
For music, the theater, film and dance,
HP inkjet print cartridge that I won
With an old bingo 50-50 chance

Death of a salesman
Loman’s solo tragedy
Fate was even odds

A card reminder for an eye exam;
An unopened pocket tissue package;
Three incomplete poems and rubber bands; 
A senior magazine with a torn page 

I don’t like the frames.
I never use the damn things.
What should I title them?

Will my desk ever be neat and tidy?
No!  Unless I have me a man Friday
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Dietrich Avatar
January 14, 2010 at 1:09 PM
WHat a fun topic. I would be very afraid to try to write about all MY clutter! andrea
Mason Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Excellent writing ... like the way you interspersed the Haiku with the free verse ... your vivid description sounds vaguely familar ... smile
Fraser Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Many congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week >> James
George   Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 8:19 AM
Oh!!!! I have seen those desktops, not mine thou....clutter drives me crazy. I did at one time work in the insurance business and my boss had a desk that was not visible.... so buried was it under rubble and files...I kid you not...but he could just reach in that heap and pull out just what you were looking for. Amazing talent really as is this poetry. Thank you for sharing, Albert. Lainie
Brown Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 4:45 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Albert. Love, Carol
Sheart Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 3:59 PM
Congrats on your amazing feature poem this week! Very well deserved as always. Truly enjoyed reading. Happy New Year! Love Light Patty
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January 10, 2010 at 1:28 PM
Interesting perspective and nice use of imagery to convey your thoughts. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Enjoy your honor! Keep on writing. Karen
Fisher Avatar
January 10, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
Devonshire Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Your desk may be cluttered, but each item tells a story. Great taste in theatre, by the way! Love the poem; many of us can relate to this. Love, Carolyn
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