Best Poems Written by Doug Frederick

A Habit Is Forever

A sunbeam from the morning light
squeaked through the window blind
Landing on my sleeping eyes
and nudging them real kind

The thoughts of hot brewed coffee
gently stirred me to get up
Pushed me toward the kitchen
to prepare that "precious" cup

As aroma drifted noseward
I showered and I shaved
Scrambled eggs for breakfast
Oh yes - that's what I craved

I dressed up in my "working" suit
shirt and tie so neat
A big impression I would make
on the people that I'd meet

Drove to work so cheerfully
even all the lights were green
Flowers - smiling butterflies
filled all the flora scene

Parked the car as usual
then walked to suite 202
Smiled at all my awestruck friends
as each came into view

The phone began a ringing
The BOSS said - "Come my way"
Then looked me squarely in the eye

and said

 

YOU RETIRED - YESTERDAY

Copyright © Doug Frederick | Year Posted 2006