Can’t commit to giving up
A soda now and then
Even though a glass or two
Feels like a mortal sin.
Chemicals and sugar
We know are bad for us
But, why all of the hoopla
For a simple glass of CRUSH?
Just orange juice with some bubbles
A few extra additives
Sugar put into the mix
Makes me feel just like a kid.
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Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt.
Image: Google Images.Beverage Direct.
A meager salary
Is all she received
For dusting …. for scrubbing
And keeping things clean.
A scrub brush …. a vacuum
Her tools of the trade
She dressed all in white
They called her …. “The Maid”.
She carried a tote bag
Filled with old rags
She cleaned out their toilets
Their closets and bags.
She organized books, pencils and pens
She scrubbed the floors and the walls in the den
She did all the dishes …. the pots and the spoons
Prepared lunch for two …. everyday before noon.
Croissants and crumpets ….. two cups of tea
She served them their snack …. precisely at three.
She rarely spoke and was never heard
She kept to herself …. never uttered a word.
At the end of the day …. she headed for home
She lived by herself …. she was always alone.
With Christmas approaching …. she baked everyday
Wrapped all of their presents …. for their holiday.
No presents, no bonus …. nothing for her
The Mrs. too busy…trying on her new fur
No kind words or gestures … no compliments
No chocolates, no cookies, not one peppermint.
On Christmas Day …. she served them smoked turkey
Stuffing, green beans …. potatoes and gravy
While they opened their gifts …. she cleaned up the kitchen
No one thought of her …. not once was she mentioned.
Maybe she might …. want to sit for awhile
Stop what she’s doing …. before cleaning the tiles
Share just a bit of holiday cheer
With the people she cared for… each day of the year.
But, no Christmas cheer …. no Christmas blessings
Just more of the same …. she cleaned up their messes.
No Christmas bonus …. no extra fare
Nothing was done …. to show that they cared.
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A CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY …reblog
Images from Google Images: mipowertechnology.com
We’ve been down this road before
Constantly complain …. you’re bored
Been together for too long
I can feel it … something’s wrong.
What’s the problem? It’s not me
If you’re honest …. you’ll agree
Doesn’t matter what I feel
What we had …. just wasn’t real.
We break up… then you come back
I don’t know how I should react?
There’s a cloud over my head
What’s it like? Feels like I’m dead.
There’s nothing more that I can do
No matter what I feel for you
I can’t take this anymore
Don’t know what you are looking for.
No more “make-up sex” for us
I’m not giving into lust
You’re unstable and confused
I’m so tired of being used.
Wasted six years of my life
Was hoping to become your wife
All the while… strung me along
I waited for you …. way too long.
No insincere apologies
I know you’re tired, so tired of me
We both know that I’m not enough
What we once had …. was not true love.
Find the girl that meets your needs
Sorry that it wasn’t me
I deserve much more than this
You’re a full blown a narcissist.
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Image: Google Images. Arash Bereliani
Looking out the window
Leaves no longer on the trees
It’s gloomy, gray and awfully cold
Wish you were here with me.
The holidays will soon arrive
Sent out my Christmas cards
So many friends have passed on
It makes it so darn hard.
Christmas carols, Christmas trees
The smell of evergreen
Presents wrapped under the tree
On the mantel, a nativity scene.
The magic and the make believe
Reserved only for children
But, still enjoy wrapping our gifts
With fancy bows and ribbons.
Remembering all the days gone by
The good times and the bad
Those special times make life worthwhile
But, sometimes makes us sad.
Christmas is a holiday
A day to beam and shine
Try our best to shake the blues
Be happy and be kind.
A steamy, warm, hot chocolate
Some Christmas cookies, too
Sitting by the fire
Helps to soothe those Christmas blues.
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Image: Google Images. Spotify.
No, it’s not a good idea
Keep walking, don’t look back
So many years …. we’ve been apart
Don’t respond, please don’t react.
A coincidental meeting
Not meant to be today
Please don’t bother, don’t comply
There’s nothing left to say.
Don’t need a hug , don’t say “hello”
Too strange, it would feel weird
I pretend you don’t exist
Don’t dare come over here.
Don’t need to know …. you’re doing well
That you’re happy with her, too
Wish I had …. stayed home today
And, not run into you.
But, here we are …. together again
Standing face to face
My heart racing, hands are shaking
As we share a warm embrace.
Obsessions …. hard to let them go
True passion steals the show
Before long you said, “goodbye”
Like you did so long ago.
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Image: Google Images. Bandcamp
Selfish indifference
Can lead to cruelty
Complacency, avoidance
Denial and hostility.
Fixated on your grocery bill
Ignorant and bold
Blindly following angry men
Doing as you’re told.
Their plan …. to build an empire
Gather as much money as they can
Their focus is on billionaires
You’ll never understand.
Dismantling the government
Threatening Democracy
Assigning the unqualified
With no regard for capability.
Lining all their pockets
Focused on one race
Anxious to eliminate
Medicare to them…. a waste.
Children scared, terrified
Mothers sent away
Babies taken from their arms
All we can do is pray.
Threats to impose unwanted tariffs
With no concern for the little guy
No one’s going to have a say
You won’t get to question why.
Once the ball starts rolling
You’ll feel sorry for yourself
Maybe admit to your mistake
But, complaining will not help.
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Image: Google Images. istock
Gotta stop looking back
Stop thinking about the past
Too much pain and heartache
Don’t let the torment last.
You made it through the gauntlet
Yes, you did… you persevered
Unable to destroy you
You made it, you are here.
They were evil , yes…. demonic
What they did was simply wrong
You hung on, you found your way
Held your ground , showed them you’re strong.
Toxic , cruel , unyielding
Always said it was your fault
But, you know they’re dishonest
Just listen to them talk.
Slinging mud, their specialty
Attempts to change the narrative
Anything to put you down
Anything to destroy your character.
But slow and steady wins the race
Keep going , you’re doing fine
Don’t let their anger bother you
Remain compassionate and kind.
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Image: Google Images. Black Site Studios.
My heart was beating faster
My hands shaking a bit
Yes, I’m feeling anxious
Have to try and get thru this.
“Pull yourself together”
That’s what I told myself
If I can’t get my head on straight
I’m going to need some help.
Please hurry, find a Doctor
A PA, perhaps a Nurse
Take me to the ER
I’m starting to feel worse.
Hurry up, call 911
Where are the paramedics?
Let them bring the stretcher in
I have a splitting headache.
After twenty minutes
The triage nurse appeared
Told me she would fix me up
Said, “Come with me , My Dear”.
Into a gown, onto a bed
She started an IV
Said I was dehydrated
That’s all it was, you see.
Sent me home, gave me a list
Of things I need to do
Said to see my doctor
That I was …. as good as new.
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Image: Google Images: Freepik
Just the way you said it
I thought you really meant it
What were you really thinking?
Feels like this boat is sinking.
Know you will deny it
You’re so damn defiant
Know you’ll lie about it
You told me to just keep quiet.
Shout it from the rooftops
Tell it to the world
But, you say that it’s a secret
I can’t share it with the girls.
I won’t break my promise
I believe in loyalty
You know that you can trust me
Your secret’s safe with me.
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Image: Google Images. Pinterest
They say you need to , “Level up
You need ambition, need a goal
Don’t wanna have regrets and shame
When you’re tired and very old.”
Does it really matter, though?
All the hand held certificates
The classes and the papers
How beneficial or significant?
In fifty years …. I’ll be dead and gone
No one will know my name
Does that really matter now?
In the end …. it’s all the same.
Tried to make a good impression
Really wanted to fit in
Every rung upon the ladder
Followed through right to the end.
All my loved one’s …. turned to dust
I got left here on my own
The last lone survivor
Sitting here, so all alone.
Another trip around the sun
It could clearly be my last
Don’t want to waste my time
Always living in the past.
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Image: Google Images. Viking Masek
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