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Another grey and cloudy day
Temperatures in single digits
Can’t believe how cold it
It’s seriously quite frigid. 

Every day for several  months 
The construction hasn’t stopped
Drilling, scrapping, jackhammering
It really is a lot.

Watching the construction
Taking place out there each day
Digging up the water lines
Carrying pipes away. 

Can’t imagine what it must be  like 
To work out in the cold
Construction workers there each day
Lifting  small and heavy loads.

Bulldozers and dump trucks
Filled with gravel, sand and  stone
Everyday they work so hard
Must feel chilled to the bone.

Construction isn’t easy
Summer, Winter, Spring or Fall
They work out in the rain and snow
Whenever duty calls.

Can’t wait till they are finished
It really has been rough 
The noise and dust, unyielding 
It simply is too much.

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Grief is a lonely process
A road you walk alone
Friends can give you their advice
But now  …. you’re on your own.

You feel so devastated
Paralyzed with grief
Up all night …. been crying
Unable to fall asleep.

Feeling sad, forsaken
How could this be the end?
Lost forever, never more
My lover, my best friend.

Have to find my inner strength
Have to face it everyday
Get to work, get things done
I have to find a way. 

Behind closed doors, yes I give in
Tried to keep you satisfied 
Did everything you asked of me
I did my best, I tried. 

But…. there’s no way to stop the rain
Though I wanted to
I didn’t want to say, “Goodbye”
To say, Goodbye” to you.

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When I was just a little kid
I looked up to the sky
Hoping to catch… if just a glimpse 
Of Santa passing by. 

Though I was getting older
I still wanted to believe
I hung onto the magic
Wanted to remain naive.

The innocence, the wonder
Is still there within my heart
Like it was when I was young
Like it was right from the start.

I laid in bed, so cozy
Listening so intently
Hoping to hear Santa 
Leaving gifts under the tree.

A fantasy, a day dream
Visions of a wonderland
Where elves were working diligently 
Doing the very best they can.

A workshop just for dollhouses
One specifically for trains
Someone making hot chocolate
And lots of candy canes.

So many toys, so many games
A million and one requests
Santa’s busy all year round
Keeping up with his Christmas list.

A video game for Jonathan
A book for his brother, James
Some legos for the Doherty’s
And a Barbie doll for Jane. 

Lily’s into Peppa Pig
She watches the cartoon
They’ll be something just for her
Hope Santa brings it, soon.

Time to saddle up the reindeer
Time to load the sleigh with toys 
So many children waiting
All the good girls and the boys.

No need to make a written map
Now that there’s GPS
Rudolph knows just where to go
No need to second guess.

The chimney has been cleaned and swept
Left a plate of cookies, too
Santa might get hungry
Cause he has so much to do. 

Never lose the magic
As pure and white as snow
Hang on to your innocence
Don’t ever let it go.

Walked around the corner
Headed up the street
Trying to forget you
Got in too far, too deep. 

You said you were unhappy
Said this to me before
What am I supposed to do?
When you say ….. that you’re bored?

Can’t believe your timing
Holidays not far away
I bought and wrapped your presents
Bought us tickets to a play. 

What should I tell my family?
Say to my friends at work?
Dammit, you’ve been using me
I feel like such a jerk.

Met you in my 20’s
Now we’re both 35
Everything about you
Has been nothing but a lie.

Used me up, pushed me out
Took the best years of my life
Wasted time, now moved on
You know this isn’t right. 

Broke up with me two times before
Got back together again
Don’t come back, third time’s a charm
No way we can be friends.

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“Cold as a witch’s teat”, they say
Five degrees outside
Hoping that your car will start
May need to catch a ride.

Do Uber’s pick up passengers
On a freezing day like this
Or stay home in their safe,  warm beds?
And what about their kids?

Too cold to walk to school today
Maybe the schools are closed 
Hope the pipes can take the stress
Hope they haven’t already froze.

Thank goodness for the fireplace 
Helps to keep us toasty warm
Gas fed, no need to chop some wood
Or go out in this storm.

Plan to make hot chocolate 
Spend the day beside the fire
Watch TV, pet my dog
So glad that I’m retired.

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Heard me play 
At Shawn’s  cafe
Surprised to see
Her hair was gray.

Sat in the back
Ordered some wine
Came to the show
For the last time.

Years had passed
It was awhile
Still had that same
That same sweet smile. 

Was by herself
Came in alone
She got a call
On her cell phone. 

Gone before
My second set
I looked around
But, she had left.

One more song
“A Goodbye Kiss”
Her favorite one
Her last request.

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Karma comes 
And karma goes
You make mistakes
Somehow she knows.

Can’t escape
She knows the truth
She knows your flaws
She’s onto you.

Apologies
Are not enough
Always there
To call your bluff

Punishment 
To fit the crime
She sees it all
No, she’s not blind.

She makes sure
You feel the pain
To the degree
You are to blame.

What you dish out
Comes back ten fold
No matter if
You’re young or old.

Years go by
She will decide
How long you suffer
She’ll make you cry.

Karma stings
And karma bites
She’s watching you
So do what’s right.

Don’t fuck around
Don’t cheat and lie
She’ll burn you good
You’ll want to die.

Best advice
Clean up your act
Don’t play around
Or she’ll be back. 

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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.

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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 

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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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