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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Date: 1/14/2010 1:09:00 PM
WHat a fun topic. I would be very afraid to try to write about all MY clutter! andrea
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Date: 1/12/2010 11:30:00 AM
Excellent writing ... like the way you interspersed the Haiku with the free verse ... your vivid description sounds vaguely familar ... smile
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Date: 1/11/2010 1:45:00 PM
Many congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week >> James
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Date: 1/11/2010 8:19:00 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
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Date: 1/11/2010 4:45:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Albert. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/10/2010 3:59:00 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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Date: 1/10/2010 1:28:00 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
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Date: 1/10/2010 11:55:00 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
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Date: 5/26/2009 4:19:00 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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