Deadlines Poems - Poems about Deadlines

At the age when I should have been carrying a backpack full of dreams and deadlines, I carry insomnia stitched under my eyes like war medals for which no one applauds, They tell me "it's just a phase," but what if it's actually the story of my life? What if this is all I'll ever have, a sky...

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It all started with a project, Though it wasn’t really mine to begin. I thought I’d play a minor part, Yet there I was, roped in—entangled within. One task led to a series, Replaceable once, but now I belonged. Amidst PDFs and endless links, Glances exchanged, where silence thronged. A minor edit became an excuse for a brief call, The urge to connect sparked...

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I had a meeting to submit my work I had stayed awake all night putting finishing touches to the project I rushed out of the house to meet the cab The deadline was 9:00am I was rushing to meet it Lo and behold arriving the venue I realized I had left the manuscript on my table....

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The poet finished - Whew! - just in time ~ Then he thrashed his dead lines...

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For Santa... So much goodwill and dedication Hard work through the ages Unnoticed sweat drop jubilations Dusted most on gathered pages Rocking chair of velvet comfort Snowy beard with wishful cheer Hearty smiles of flavored butter Candy striped in scent sincere Elves and reindeer all assisting Snowstorm nights in huge demand Graceful lights go out in blisters Twinkled trails of stars and wand Braving the cold around the...

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