The daily grind
The coffee grind
The toys the wee one left behind
The dirty dishes
The goodbye kisses
Oh, there’s the keys we couldn't find
The grocery list
The “to-do” list
(For the things that may escape my mind…)
The car won’t start
I took my cell phone apart
Oh boy, I’m in a bind
Search for change…
Find a phone
Dial home
Ring….
Ring….
Ring….
Dial a Friend
Ring….
Ring….
Ring….
Take a bus
What a fuss!
Now my back needs realigned!
Pick up my son
I have to run
to get back home in time
Start the dinner
(wish I were thinner)
wait for the timer to chime….
The dirty dishes
Did I feed the fishes?
The food all over the floor
The packing of lunches
The flowers in bunches
As my hubby walks in through the door!
The nighttime kisses
And sweet little wishes
Of a loving family of four!!
(actually, there’s only three, but that wouldn't rhyme!!)
Author notes
Just for the record - I wouldn't change a thing!
Written January 28th, 2006
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Excellent! A very positive and uplifting piece! Thank you for sharing and for entering in such a beautifull piece!!!
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How sweet!!! This was a very touching poem. It is easy to understand and relate to...even though I have no family. Great Write!
I got this poem from the group comment exchange. So here is the poem I would like for you to comment on. allpoetry.com/Poem/1827671 -
Great poem you have penned here - so easy to read and understand - cheerful and humorous too. Nice to read!
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:-) Very nice and happy poem, so different from every thing else i am used to reading on here! i loved the imagery, and the reality of events, seriously it was great. a couple of small notes though:
"needs 'to be' realigned"
"Did I feed the fish" (plural of fish is still fish)
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I just showed this poem to my mom and she loved it. Im printing it off now so she can show all of her friends tomorrow.
wonderful rhyming and a quick flow. Over below i knew it but thats ok. great write btw -
Good Write
Sounds like quite a hectic but happy life. I am glad that people still find happiness in this scary world. Not to sound like a downer or anything. -
Its so sweet and normal. Its easy to relate to, and the flow is great! Its just something you can read through again and again. Great write!!
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Enchanting
You made me smile and for that I thank you
..Delightful recital of a day in a life 
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simple but with meaning and emotion. very nice. refreshing simple even. fluffy but sweet. good job with writing this. enjoyed the read.
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It is great that there are men like you out there. I really like the way you portrayed yourself in the poem.
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That's sweet. Even though life is busy, ya wouldn't change it for all the money in the world! Wonderful job.
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Wooo A really good poem! So realistic...
Even if I'm not an adult I live the same thing everyday for being the older I have to take care of my brother and sister which really is not easy, mostly when your sick and your voice don't want to make a normal sound!!
Well anyway, I loove your poem!
Well done!!
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Hi, reminded me a lot of my life, oh ye gods and little fishes if only more hours in the day, but even if there were we would need more,lol, great my friend, this made me smile, a big hug Di
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haha that was such a cute little poem it was verry true, that deffinitely describes my mommys life......actually I think it pretty much describes any mothers life lol. Very cute keep it up!!!! **reckless**
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I didn't realise it at first, but I've already read this one. It's GREAT!!! - oce
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WONDERFUL POEM
This was so swet. And a real pleasure to read this morning. I can so relate to all these things. Thanks so much for sharing. Take care, Sandy
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good write!
hahaha the last line is the best one I think. -
GREAT
this is too cute. very real. thank you for making me smile. viyanna langager -
I love how true this is! You're a really great writer, and I love your comment saying that you wouldn't change a thing. Good for you!
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Oh, this is PRECIOUS!!! You should be oh so proud of yourself for this one!!! God, it's TREMENDOUS!!! I have never read anything that made me laugh so long, loud, and well!!! The only funny thing I ever wrote is called "Campaign '88." I was hoping you would read that and give me your feedback! God, this ROCKS!!! AWESOME!!! You get an applause!!!
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this made me smile alot, its very very true. This is a good and very true write. good job
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So much talent and wonderful piece. I guess real regonize real. I love it. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing it. You have a bless one
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This is wonderful, it totally describes the hetic lives of so many of us, yet in the end, recognize that it is so worth it all. It had a great flow, rhythem ticked by quickly. Nice job on this.
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excellent
I loved this! You have written a really witty poem, that describes a typical day in full. I loved your rhyming and rhythm in a sing song way. Your title is just perfect!!! -
simply lovely
Weve never met but you just described my life.(lol)
This is a perfect example of what homemakers are. I love my life and would do nothing differently. It has driven me to a better place. I have a loving husband and family which is so unlike the way I grew up. Im blessed and I know that first hand. My life is hectic but i agree with you 'wouldnt change a thing'. Great piece -
OHMYGOSH
I actually love this poem, it just SO completely envelopes the daily..well grind. Exceptional work! -
nice this is an excellnt example to some of the crappy writers out there of how to correctly rhyme in a poem...beautiful little thought, and perfect flow...gets a littl bumpy at "bind" but everything else is magnificent...thank you for saving my confidence in the human race (of writers)...
have a great day ...(or night) lol great read
~kar
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