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A couple sips a second cup,
                discussing how the day should go.
                A quick look out the window brings
                some words of joy, some sighs of woe.

                She sees a chance for gardening,
                to work outside the whole day through.
                Sunshine, blue skies--how heavenly!
                She can't resist the springtime view.

                He sees how tall the grass has grown
                and dreads the lengthy chore ahead.
                He'll mow the grass for hours on end,
                clean up, and fall right into bed.

                A wintry morning they look out
                and see white swirling drifts of flakes.
                She says, "Oh, what an awesome sight."
                He groans, "Oh, what a mess it makes!"

                As they drive by the Peaceful Rest,
                she says, "Should we be buried there?
                He shrugs his shoulders and replies,
                "Since we'll be dead, why should we care?"


May 15, 2018, entered in Brian Strand's May 2018 Premiere Contest
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Turner Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 10:07 PM
Sounds like a perfect match to me, Janice. Life is definitely about perspectives and priorities. One must always see both sides of every situation/conversation in order to keep their balance. A very entertaining read. Left me smiling:)
Canerdy Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 10:24 PM
Thank you, Danny! I'm so glad you liked it. Janice
Pandit Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 2:26 PM
Excellent in its simplicity...how two people view the same scenes differently depending on their perspective. Hope you take the top tier with this poem, Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 3:25 PM
Thanks so much, Vijay! Janice
Michael Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM
A good one...the debts go on even after death...All the best Janice
Canerdy Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 12:10 PM
Thanks, Arturo! Janice
Gentile Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 10:25 AM
I can sure relate to this, perspective is everything especially when it is predictable, Fun read xxoo
Canerdy Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 12:10 PM
Thanks so much, Mike! Janice
Blanca Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Oh Janice, you captured a couple who have been married for awhile. I understand the language of togetherness.
Canerdy Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 9:19 AM
Thanks so much, Carlos! Janice
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