Redundancy

6/12/20


What time is it?  It's time to get some money

Think harder, Stop being a dummy

Beating a dead horse, only the first time it was funny

With me, don't try to get all chummy


At one point, my life was crummy

Now, I'm turning it around, working on recovery


Whether cloudy, snowy, windy or sunny


Feeling like I got more animals than human buddies

My cup is always muddy

I don't like my eggs too runny

I'm into you girl, you're sweeter than honey

Is it all going to end slowly or abruptly?

For many, certain subjects are touchy


To put it bluntly

I desire a woman that will love me

But how can I, if I'm a weed and alcohol junkie


At times I've been fortunate or unlucky

In a world, that can be beautiful yet also ugly


I'm lonely, I'd like some company

Too bad, I really thought she was the one for me


Feeling strangely different, suddenly
In the end, I aim to come out triumphantly
I refuse to live a life of redundancy

 

People just love to rant
And leave their stamp

I get relief from a plant
To make up for all the love I lack
The end result, could be lungs that are black


I consider myself a decent chap
Unlike all these other cats
Many of which are whack

Individuals still talking crap
Just about everything they say is cap


In a place so vast
This life moves fast
Far too long, I felt like an outcast
And was downcast
Now I plan to outlast



Resources were scant
On terrain at a slant


My clothes and shoes got damp
So I set up camp
Before I'd need a lamp

I weathered storms like a champ

Never thought that " I can't"
Eventually packed up and headed back
With the help of a map
It was a wrap

Folks often vent
About how things went
Whether it turned out good or took a left

All these presidents
Continually spent
You'd think it was for some event

Maybe if I really meant
To put forth one hundred percent
I'd reach the furthest extent
As things augment
And orient
Which is the overall intent


By: Dalton Ogletree
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 10:04 AM
Riveting muse poetry, Dalton! Kudos on POTD. Love and more love always.
Ogletree Avatar
July 23, 2020 at 8:28 PM
Thank you very much! I sincerely appreciate that Freddie! Love and more love to you too! Blessings always to you my friend!!!
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 2, 2020 at 6:52 PM
Hello Dalton Ogletree, you really have said a lot here. Very well done. Enjoy your evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 3, 2020 at 1:32 PM
Hello Dalton Ogletree, you are so welcomed. I will keepon my friend. Enjoy your day my friend.
Ogletree Avatar
July 3, 2020 at 12:10 AM
Thank you very much Darlene! That really means a lot!! Keep on keeping on my fellow poet!
Michael Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 7:22 AM
A lovely flow of ideas...Congratulations Dalton on POTD
Ogletree Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 10:42 PM
Thank you very much Arturo! I appreciate it! Keep on keeping on my fellow poet!
Zahid Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 7:09 PM
Congratulations on poem of the day.
Ogletree Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 10:43 PM
Thank you very much Paghunda! Keep on keeping on my fellow poet!
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 12:36 AM
Congratulations on having your poem honored with POTD Dalton! xxoo
Ogletree Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 10:44 PM
Thank you so much Connie! That really means a lot! Keep on keeping on my fellow poet!
George   Avatar
June 14, 2020 at 7:59 PM
Congratulations on your poem of the day, Dalton. Thank you for sharing...and yes the title is perfect lol! ~ Elaine
Ogletree Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 10:45 PM
Thank you kindly Elaine! I sincerely appreciate that! Keep on keeping on my fellow poet!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 14, 2020 at 7:45 PM
Congrats on POTD honors, Dalton, with your honest rhyme! Blessings, Rhonda xx
Ogletree Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 10:47 PM
Thank you so much Rhonda! Blessings to you too!! Keep on keeping on my fellow poet!
Wanter Avatar
June 14, 2020 at 12:40 PM
Quite a collection of cliches! Congratulations.
Ogletree Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 10:48 PM
Thank you Sunlite! I appreciate that a lot! Keep on keeping on my fellow poet!
Mcgee Avatar
June 14, 2020 at 12:01 PM
This is a powerful poem showing your vulnerabilities yet also your strengths...I believe success is on it's way. And love! Congrats on your POtD. keep writing.
Ogletree Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 11:02 PM
Thank you so very much Jeanne! Your kind words warmed my heart! Blessings to you!! Keep on keeping on my fellow poet!
Kitchin Avatar
June 14, 2020 at 10:18 AM
Congratulations on POTD!
Ogletree Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 11:04 PM
Thank you Tania! I do appreciate it! Keep on keeping on my fellow poet!
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June 14, 2020 at 6:58 AM
Congratulations on POTD Dalton! Have a fabulous day. xomo
Ogletree Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 11:09 PM
Thank you for stopping by! That's very kind of you Mo!! Keep on keeping on my fellow poet!
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