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Wake Up Call

Wake Up Call

That’s right. Burst my bubble.
Break my dream, why don’t you.
‘Open your eyes’, you say.
‘Wake up to reality’, you say.
I should press your snooze button
And turn back to my dreams,
But you’ll only be back
With another wake up call.
OK, OK, I’m getting up.
Here I go.
Just give me a minute to pack my dreams in my bag.
I’m taking them with me,
And leaving you behind.

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Sami Al-Khalili Date: 4/6/2017 9:55:00 PM Livelihood lives in this poem. I love it. "But you’ll only be back with another wake up call." Simple and inspiring. Login to Reply

Shari Thomas Date: 4/6/2017 11:36:00 AM loved this poem loved the title it was insightful and humorous Login to Reply

Doug Vinson Date: 3/24/2017 2:46:00 PM Welcome, Deborah. You have a good voice. : ) Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 3/13/2017 9:08:00 PM A warm welcome to poetry soup Deborah. This made me smile and think of my long ago ex-husband. I hope to read more of your poetry. 7 Aloha, Connie ; ) Login to Reply Deborah Alexander Date: 3/14/2017 2:57:00 AM Thank you, Connie. Fellow poetry souper Hortense Hargreaves pointed me to this site and I'm finding it such a welcoming community. Thank you all.

Funom Makama Date: 3/5/2017 9:31:00 AM You have pointed out the message so clear, poetic, original and with a fantastic imagery expression. Thank you for this lovely share friend. This is definitely a star content. Login to Reply Deborah Alexander Date: 3/5/2017 11:04:00 AM Thank you Funom. I just arrived on Poetry Soup but I'm loving reading the poetry here and everyone's really welcoming.

Barry Stebbings Date: 3/1/2017 5:10:00 AM I agree with Daren's comment, Deborah. Keep writing and welcome to PS. // Barry Login to Reply Deborah Alexander Date: 3/5/2017 11:06:00 AM Thank you Barry. The Poetry Soup community is so welcoming!

Darren White Date: 2/28/2017 2:12:00 AM What a wonderful first poem you write here. It's a delight! And what a wake-up call. Leaving with your dreams in your bag.... Welcome to PoetrySoup Login to Reply Darren White Date: 2/28/2017 2:36:00 AM We all felt nervous the first time, and I still feel nervous from time to time. But it's great to meet so many poets, and to be able to share and learn from each other. Deborah Alexander Date: 2/28/2017 2:25:00 AM Thank you Darren. I was nervous about my first time on Poetry Soup but your comment has made me feel welcome and braver about posting again. I'm loving the range of poetry on PS...all the talent out there!