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What Am I Missing

What am I missing? every day I bounce in all directions through the door off ceilings, walls, floors rattling around wondering what am I here for? husband kissing off to work while I stay in and create a din of crazy commotion out of my notions I'll do this, no that- no that needs to be done Utterly distracted, no time for fun starting a bit of everything pulling loose too many strings to tie up by end of day- I do it daily, anyway knowing it's madness staving off sadness by feeling busy what's wrong with me? what am I missing here? what can't I see? If I could just stop myself shove “busy-ness” back on a shelf and work on clearing out the mess in my head... but somehow it's easier to tackle the laundry or go scrub the toilet or make up the bed Husband asks, are you okay? do we need to do things in a different way? are you happy here? do you need to work? after all these years, still confused by moods and quirks No, there's no other place that I'd rather be- and I'm never bored with my books and hobbies! but- with all that said I just wish I could do something worthwhile something really good something no one else in the world could do- Then he smiles and says ...like being you?

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Date: 11/10/2018 6:42:00 PM
this is SO cute. In the end it looks like you do get to have fun at least with hobbies, etc. I just live for the fun in life. I guess it's kind of selfish but I just enjoy so many things!! Sure enjoyed this one.
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Rhona Mcferran
Date: 11/10/2018 6:51:00 PM
I'm glad that part came out (that I do actually enjoy things)! I live for the fun things, too- MOST of the time... but sometimes I steal my own joy by getting too busy, or worrying that I'm somehow not doing "enough" with my time. ;P So glad you enjoyed it! ;)
Date: 11/10/2018 3:55:00 PM
What a perfect ending, just be you, for nobody else can!
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Rhona Mcferran
Date: 11/10/2018 5:14:00 PM
Yes, exactly! (and thank you!! ;))
Date: 11/10/2018 3:02:00 PM
Your poem spun me in six directions and then thumped the floor and danced with me. It went immediately to my FAV list, so I can read it whenever I want, and so I shall! You have used all of my favorite words, and then you ended it with the best kind of tribute you could ever give your man. What a great man! I adore this poem, my friend. It has made my day more glorious!
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Rhona Mcferran
Date: 11/10/2018 3:20:00 PM
Aaawww!! This comment just made mine more glorious! ;)) Thank you so much, my friend! <3

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