coffee in a cup
with cream and sugar, too. think
I’ll read the paper
with cream and sugar, too. think
I’ll read the paper
headlines boldly state
bloody message black and white
turn to the crossword
bloody message black and white
turn to the crossword
empty boxes wait
for my wise and studied answers
to elusive clues
for my wise and studied answers
to elusive clues
crosswords are easy
better than headline troubles
no solutions there
better than headline troubles
no solutions there
pour another cup
solve the problems that fit my
vocabulary
solve the problems that fit my
vocabulary
sigh and put away
the news, I’m profoundly sad
time for the dishes
the news, I’m profoundly sad
time for the dishes
wash, dry, put away
there’s solace in excelling
at these daily chores
there’s solace in excelling
at these daily chores
domesticity
I rule this world; no headlines
of rebellion
I rule this world; no headlines
of rebellion
I love this poem, it's so real.
ReplyDeleteSending love
Yolanta
Thank you, Yola. We have been a bit overwhelmed lately with all that is going on. It feels good to write about it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you dropped by for a visit! :)
Hugs, Cass