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a couple things to note...when i mention sleeping in my shoes, that happens all the time. i just fall asleep. and when i *fall off the step* - that is because, at the time, my desk was in the living room and there is one step down into the living room. it is a pretty accurate picture of my life...about 15 years ago. not much has changed. kids are gone. and dave (my postman) says he will be retiring. i'll miss him a lot. he wrote a poem response to this. i'll try to find it.
‘Twas the night before
something towards the end of the year.
I was stressed to the
max, meltdown seemed near.
The stockings were hung
by the chimney to dry
The dryer was busted, I
didn’t know why.
The kids had been
threatened to stay in their beds.
It was probably weird,
what danced in their heads.
With George in his
jammies and me in my shoes
I’d just settled down
for a long nightly snooze.
When out on my desk
there arose such a noise,
I jumped out of bed
thinking, “It must be those boys!”
Away to the living room
I trudged like a schlep,
Tore down the hallway
and fell off the step.
The light from the
street gave a bit of a glow.
To the piles on my desk
that do seem to grow.
When what to my
wondering eyes should appear?
My favorite postman;
he’s really a dear.
He was dressed all in
blue, his usual clothes,
Looking very official,
right down to his toes.
He spoke not a word,
turned on all the lamps,
Went straight to work,
finding all of my stamps.
I’d signed up to do the
guild card exchange,
But my cards were
unfinished, my life was deranged.
The ideas were no
problem; they flew out of my head.
There was something else
I was facing with dread.
The stamps I had
cherished over the years,
Would soon be
inadequate, the worst of my fears.
Dave gave me a wink and grabbed
every card,
Stuffed them and stamped
them on his way to the yard.
My stamps were all
leaving and not by my choice.
There was a tear in my
eye and a crack in my voice.
He hollered at me as he
drove out of the ‘hood,
“The new stamps are
coming, they’ll be just as good.”
And I heard him exclaim
as he made a few swerves.
“I hope that poor Jean
gets the help she deserves.”
What a clever poem. Very well done. I know the overwhelmed feeling you portray in your words. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteGreat poem, lots of feelings we can relate to at this hectic time of year.
ReplyDeleteA JOYOUS HOLIDAY TO ALL
This is great - although hopefully this year Christmas isn't causing you as much stress.
ReplyDeleteThe last few lines reminded me to go and check the sups stamps blog - I'm thinking you'll like the latest stamp preview. http://uspsstamps.com/blog/2013/12/24
And I just noticed you added me to your list of blogs - thank you so much - I get most of my traffic from here, I think (other than those mindless bots).
and happy holidays to ALL my kindred spirits :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is worth re=posting every year! Great poem and A Verrrry Merryyy Christmas to all.
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