MY DESK

All white, like the two walls of my room

A glass bottle sitting on it, same shade as the other two

A switchboard beside, with the router plugged in

Only had the ceiling lights --- brightness is quite dim

Four rows of a vertical shelf and a dressing mirror

But the two wooden shelves on it, is what I actually admire

A wooden bed frame, the door and a window

Yet something about the whiteboard made my brain follow

The humid air turned the room musty

Yet the worktop wasn't at all dusty

But oh ! I reached for the two shelves, and the dust had piled

Then I realised that the cupboard roof also needs dusting once in a while

The adapter plugged into the switchboard, also needs to be wiped off sometimes

I love my workspace but it shouldn't be where I'm confined
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Kitchin Avatar
September 18, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Akamya, nicely penned. I enjoyed the imagery of your work space in your creative poem.
Aaa Avatar
September 18, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.
Agustin Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Aaa Avatar
August 31, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Thank you so much for the warm welcome. 😊
Smith  Avatar
August 29, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I really enjoyed the observant, conversational tone of this piece! The way you guide the reader through the specific details of the room—from the white walls to the hidden dust on the shelves—creates a wonderfully grounded atmosphere. The subtle rhyming pattern keeps the verse flowing beautifully, leading directly to that fantastic, relatable final line about not letting a beloved workspace become a place of confinement. A wonderful read!
Aaa Avatar
August 31, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Thank you so much. I appreciate the understanding. Means a lot. 😊
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