Laurie Ginn Poet Rhyme

When Yesterday Came Around Again

When yesterday came around again
I welcomed it as a long lost friend
I knew what to expect 
I knew what to plan
I’d done it all before 
It wasn’t hard to understand

I like things in rhythm
Towing the line
No room for adventure
It takes too much  time

All my hopes
Had long passed away
I accepted the dreariness 
Of the day

Without any anticipation
I gladly gave up exhilaration
Routine, mundane
Robotic repetitiveness insane

No original thought
Really no need to think
Give up all imaginations
And let your brain shrink

As the world marches onward
At a backwards pace
Get that pacified look 
Off of your face

Find something to do
That will cause you to think
Something to think that will
Cause you to question
Find answers to questions
That will ignite a fervor 
Let the fervor burn within your heart

Dream big, think big, care about something
and make it matter

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Ernilando Tugaff March 8, 2009 at 11:45 PM This is a great write. I like the message, it's so beautiful. Keep on posting. Ernilando

Sue Mason March 7, 2009 at 6:57 PM Awesome write here, Laurie with a great message for us couch potatoes ... smile ...

Tyesha Ehigiator March 6, 2009 at 7:02 PM Wow, how did I miss this one, Mz Ladee..You've done it again--True message here that we all can relate to. Make each day count, do something out of the ordinary..Something fresh and exciting.."Dream big, think big, care about something and make it matter" I couldn't agree more.. Life is to precious to let it go to waste without living up to your potential or at least trying to..Nothing is out of reach..Live your dreams-it's not as hard as it may seem~Beautiful~ God Bless, huggss Tyesha

Jay Loveless March 5, 2009 at 11:14 AM I personaly like adventure, i would go insain with out the insainty that im so use to from growing up in a big house. Crazyness makes the day exciting, and with out excitment, whats the point to life?? Nice rythem though ~Jese

Arany P. March 5, 2009 at 6:07 AM Very thoughtful!! dream big... always doing that but it stays a dream... i love the rhymes... and i wish to tell you i live in a hotel.. but no i dont... and that was just something i wish to have one day... thank you for your comments... appreciate them... take care! ~ Arany

Frank F. Atanacio March 5, 2009 at 5:02 AM something a doctor would suggest---hmmm? nevertheless a very good piece of work

Lucinda Bulger March 4, 2009 at 11:10 AM You know Laurie, this really is a common sense write, the basics that we all tend to ignore as we get too much in the grind (putting our nose to the grindstone, so to speak)... very well written with the use of simple language conveys such an extrodinary piece. Best regards with love, (sending soupmail about something of importance) Cindy

Colin Mitchell Williams March 4, 2009 at 10:57 AM Today is the first day of the rest of your life.... remember that one Laurie... we had it printed on T shirts back in the 70's.... : ) some day people are gonna ask us how to rebel .... what was that other one.. oh yer... if you're not part of the solution; you're part of the problem... always liked that one... love the quiet rebellion in this one Laurie.. as always great writing... thanks so much for the comment

Vince Suzadail Jr. March 4, 2009 at 10:09 AM Good advice for a whole country filled with apathy. Vince

Sharon Winter March 4, 2009 at 7:44 AM Deeply introspective write. Every reader can relate in some way no doubt about it. Inspiring last two lines I personally take to heart. Nice work! Love, Shar

Carrie Richards March 4, 2009 at 6:55 AM You have felt what we all feel at time....the hum-drum of day after day, repeating the same old thing. Until you want to shout ...Enough!! Thanks for the inspiration to get off our butts!! :)

Daver Austin March 4, 2009 at 5:33 AM Yes, in retrospect......If I had it to do over, knowing just what had occured, I might just do it worse. I like your ending. I hear some of the schools are short changing the arts. Big mistake, as it negates just what you are talking about. "Dream big." Love, daver

Raul Moreno March 4, 2009 at 4:33 AM I especially enjoyed the last two lines, great work and advice Laurie...Raul

Christopher Higgins March 4, 2009 at 4:07 AM I love this piece Laurie.. I love the message in the write.. I believe we should all find something that moves us in some way or the other.. something that stirs our emotions and makes us excited to be alive. The world is marching at a backward pace at time and we need a forward approach..very motivating write my friend..you actually put my mind in a sober state this morning..well done.