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The Dull Day

I'd like to go out But the rain pours down The galleries Are closed on Mondays I checked the library See what they have on AA or learning English Neither needed My fridge and wardrobes Are already full Exercise is A bridge too far The cinema Not up my street I remember An abstract art exhibition I went to When I was about 8 There were benches In front of each painting And I sat With my council estate vibes Picturing wonder Aware how the painting Impacted me There was the smell Of rich people's coffee Coming from the cafe I think I had a samosa For the first time And the World Felt experienced And tangible I want to go there Right now I tried the other week The gallery has moved The current installation A greenhouse with wiggly lines Drawn on It had no aroma No experience So I went to the Science and Industry To see the car My ancestor Was the mechanic for Belsize Motor They'd put it in storage The John Rylands library Was beautiful as ever But had people in I want to unlock my thoughts From my head To free my soul I'm currently stuck With myself And I've run out of conversation

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Paul Bell

Date: 3/27/2023 8:10:00 AM

I always wondered if museums were built for poor people to dream big. Mind you, procrastination is a hobby of mine, and I must admit, I've got it off to a tee. '' Do, people who don't work on Mondays, hate Tuesdays.

Paul Bell
Date: 3/27/2023 12:04:00 PM

The middle class hopefuls. One step off utopia, praying they don't drop three steps down to my level. lol. Philanthropic feels like something you rush to the doctors with.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/27/2023 8:21:00 AM

There's me thinking I've made it big in the middle class world just for you to advise me it's a poor person's hobby :D museums are frequently philanthropic (just proving I have perhaps moved social class by throwing in that word)

Deb M

Date: 3/7/2023 12:30:00 AM

Interesting fun write D.D….love the last three lines! Debx

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/7/2023 12:57:00 AM

Haha the only poetic license as the rest is a true story :) thanks for commenting Deb - I think my first three poems of yesterday (this is the middle one) were perhaps more of a blog. The sun is shining today - although apparently the dog is constipated, so I'll see what inspiration that provides :D

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/6/2023 6:19:00 AM

Ever heard of solitaire:). This was a fun read, DD. Personally, I'd rather read a book:)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/6/2023 6:32:00 AM

Haha I've just got back from a gallery now but I do wonder why I didn't just turn the telly on :D