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My Quirk

My Quirk


A thing that bothers me the most,
the quirk that nags at me each day,
my study desktop capped with stuff -
its cluttered surface on display.

Poetry books, card-making drafts,
some poem lines on scribbled notes;
variety of pencils, pens,
and spaces filled with filing totes.

Perhaps an empty coffee cup
and crumbs from lunch or tiny snack.
A cell phone charging, tablet too,
and sheets from folders not put back.

Computer, printer, stacks of poems;
scattered photos, mail not read.
Some bills to pay, and some to file;
this vision messes up my head!

It drives me crazy!  But, I smile
and disregard my mind's complaints.
My picture-perfect desktop dream?
Perhaps in heaven with the saints!

Outside my study, rooms are neat;
most things in place and looking fine.
But in this wild space, I create! 
My freedom to compose, design!


February 10, 2018

Premiere Contest: Quirks
Sponsor: Madison Demetros
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Callus Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 9:51 AM
You're not the only one with such a quirk, Sandra:) Most of the time I work on multiple things, and can't afford to clear up! ~ Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul
Haight Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 4:02 PM
Hi, Paul. I am pleased to find that many share my quirk! I won't feel so bad now! Thanks for your visit and supportive comments. Sandra
Sinha-Roy Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 4:09 AM
Congratulations, Sandra on your win.You are surely not alone in this mess, you can count me.
Haight Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 4:00 PM
Thank you, Subimal, for your kind comment and congrats! Glad I'm not alone! Hugs, Sandra
Gentry Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 1:46 PM
Congratulations on your win! This is my desk, but more so my husband's. Lol his brothers me more than mine. I enjoyed reading.
Haight Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 3:59 PM
Thank you, Susan! I appreciate your visit, congrats, and nice comment. Yes, 'hubbies' can be messy! Our gargage is worse than my desk! Hugs, Sandra
Gupta Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 11:49 AM
At last I am coming across the rhythmic flow of a poem on a patently prosaic theme of quirk ... So nice and beautiful ... Congratulations ...
Haight Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 3:56 PM
Thank you, Probir, for the lovely comment and congrats. Much appreciated. Sandra
Canerdy Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 8:43 PM
Congratulations on your well-deserved win!
Haight Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 3:54 PM
Thank you so much, Janice! Hugs, Sandra
Roper Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 8:35 PM
Congratulations on your win, Sandra! Hugs Eve ~`*
Haight Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 3:54 PM
Thank you very much, Eve. Hugs, Sandra
Gauthier Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 8:10 PM
Back with well deserved congrats, Sandra. Well done.
Haight Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 3:53 PM
Thanks again, Line! Hugs, Sandra
Neumann Avatar
March 31, 2018 at 5:30 AM
Nice one. I had just mustered to tidy my desk yesterday. But it seems to be a tad cluttered again to day. There must be a desk top gremlin around. Happy Easter, Kai
Haight Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 4:26 PM
Well, at least my poem inspired you! Thanks for the visit and Easter greetings, and a belated 'Happy Easter' to you. Sandra :)
Gauthier Avatar
February 10, 2018 at 5:14 PM
Lovely, Sandra. I wonder if anyone can relate... all our desks are picture perfect of course. Well written poem, Sandra. Ha! LOL
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