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What Awaits

This is what awaits at home - (I'll try explaining in a poem). Taxi line or Uber call. Heat I cannot take at all. Mail piled up and plants a'droop. Empty fridge or fruit-turned goop. Messages on the machine. Headlines that I haven't seen. Laundry basket quickly filled. Jet lag feelings 'bout to build. Car begrimed and yes, by cricket, Windshield likely sports a ticket. Just this morning, eggs and scones But flying home to local zones, I'll need some time to readjust Before the mem'ries turn to dust.

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Chris Green

Date: 7/6/2017 1:55:00 PM

I'm sure that is just the tip of it, unfortunately. Really fun Ilene

Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/6/2017 7:15:00 PM

you're right about that, chris! the best part of any vacation is the escape from reality and there isn't a slow reintroduction when you return. it hits you head-on! i'm slowly absorbing the shock. ~ thank you for following my time away...

Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 7/6/2017 11:40:00 AM

It is always necessary to "recover" from trips or vacations by doing nothing for at least a couple of days -- but still, there is comfort in getting back to our own little corners....hope you enjoyed your travels. I enjoyed your poem!

Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/6/2017 7:12:00 PM

thank you, leo larry! i had a wonderful vacation and am slowly getting back into my routines. i sure miss seeing all the sheep and drinking all the guinness, though...

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/6/2017 10:52:00 AM

Oh well, it was fun while it lasted, Mrs Ilene. Nothing can replace the comfort of one's own bed:) Have a safe flight:)

Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/6/2017 7:11:00 PM

thank you for accompanying me on my journey, daniel! it was so nice to read your daily comments on my poems - much appreciated...

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 7/6/2017 8:59:00 AM

I already gave out one GOTD! award, so this has to be the "Megasmile of the Day" Award winner. (Which is by no means a lesser prize;-) Welcome home! ~ j

Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/6/2017 7:10:00 PM

thank you muchly, john! hard to readjust, but all good things must come to an end, as they say. i'm honored to get any of your awards!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/6/2017 3:03:00 AM

aww Ilene its always hard to go back home after a lovely holiday and yes you have a perfect picture of what awaits you when you get back... hopefully not the parking ticket! You have such a wonderful way with words i do love reading your poems:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/6/2017 7:07:00 PM

thank you, jan! it was a wonderful vacation and i pictured you waving at me across the sea. the biggest surprise was no parking ticket, even though we left the car parked illegally (for just one day). someone was watching out for us...