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Rainy Days and Mondays

Turning over I shut my alarm off while in my bed
forcing myself out of my cocoon I have a feeling of dread
its another Monday morning and its pouring outside
getting up I let out a big weary sigh

Rubbing the sleep from my eyes I look out my window
where the scenery is nothing but waterlogged, dreary and dismal
thinking of the drive to work only makes me shudder
wishing I could dive back into bed underneath my comfy covers

Monday you always return like a bad boomerang
I can definitely relate as to what the Carpenters sang
another fun weekend gone by in a flash
as I get ready for work doing a 50 yard dash

The clock ticks louder warning me to hurry up
so I wash up get dressed and take swigs from my tea cup
glancing at the wall calendar I wish it were 2024
the year I can retire and not worry about Mondays anymore! 


2-19-18

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Line Gauthier Date: 2/24/2018 7:14:00 PM Well done, Cheryl. Congrats on a wonderful poem and deserving win. Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 2/24/2018 7:26:00 PM Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Line; really appreciate it!~Che :)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/23/2018 6:19:00 AM - Cheryl, congratulations on your win :) - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 2/23/2018 8:44:00 AM Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Anne-Lise; really appreciate it! hugs and happy weekend to you too!~Che :)

Silent One Date: 2/23/2018 6:05:00 AM Great take on the contest Che.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 2/23/2018 8:41:00 AM Thanks so much for placing me as one of the 2nd place winners and kind congrats Silent One; really appreciate it!~Che :)

Alexis Y. Date: 2/23/2018 6:04:00 AM Hi Cheryl, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 2/23/2018 8:40:00 AM Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Alexis; really appreciate it!~Che :)

Tom Cunningham Date: 2/23/2018 5:54:00 AM Big congratulations Cheryl. Tom Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 2/23/2018 7:28:00 AM Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Tom; really appreciate it!~Che :)

Pat Adams Date: 2/22/2018 5:31:00 PM I know the feeling but my work days are different. Every other weekend I get 3 days off. Mondays after that are even worse!!!! But I get off the next Monday so I guess it evens out! Nice write!....pat Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 2/23/2018 7:27:00 AM A three day weekend would be heavenly! Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Pat; really appreciate it!~Che :)

Alexis Y. Date: 2/22/2018 7:48:00 AM Hi Cheryl, This is a good take on the contest theme. You captured the feeling how a long work week feels and how a non stop rainy day feels as well. I have to admit when it rains on a non work day , I enjoy it very much. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-)Alexis Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 2/22/2018 9:41:00 AM Thanks so much for very kind encouraging comment and visit Alexis; I only like rain at night when trying to sleep for some reason (minus the thunder lol!) Appreciate the stop by Alexis!~Che :)

Tom Cunningham Date: 2/19/2018 10:18:00 AM I used to hate that Monday morning feeling, especially wet Monday mornings. But not any more,I'm retired and the weather can do what it likes. Lol. I've had my share of working outside in all weathers so I've earned the right to stay in bed another hour. Don't worry your day will come.Great verse Cheryl. Tom Login to Reply Cheryl Hoffman Date: 2/19/2018 7:53:00 PM Thanks so much for very kind comment and encouragement Tom…I'm 60 and have 6 more years to go…come on 2024 lol! …Appreciate the stop by and enjoy your retirement days!~Che :)