I am still exploring my old online journal, and in the process of delving into the past I came across a poem I wrote a few years back. From the tone of the writing, I think living and working downtown was starting to get to me! Though it expressed what I remember to be very real irritation at the time, looking back years later I find it somewhat amusing in its snarkiness – and after all, the NaBloPoMo theme for the month of April is “Poem” – so I thought I’d share it here.
But don’t get me wrong – this poem in no way reflects my mood or space today! I’m feeling great (albeit rather tired – three cups of Earl Grey tea before bed doesn’t make for a good night’s sleep!) after a really fun evening out last night with hubs and a friend.
Consider this poem an historical piece. 🙂
Inundated
No, as a matter of fact
In spite of your fresh faces and polite energy
I actually DON’T have a few minutes for
Amnesty International
or
Greenpeace
or
the SPCA
…though I’m sure they’re all
very worthy causes
No, as a matter of fact
In spite of your blatantly obvious need
I actually DON’T have any spare change for
a cup of coffee
or
medicine
or
bus fare to a job interview
…though I’m sure that’s exactly
how it would be spent
No, as a matter of fact
Despite your manufactured enthusiasm
I actually DON’T want a perfume sample
or
Six shrimp on my teriyaki chicken stir-fry
or
a piece of kitsch for only 99¢ with purchase
…though I’m sure each of these things
would somehow improve my life
No, as a matter of fact…
I DON’T.
November 20th, 2006
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April 17, 2012
I’m a fairly cheerful and easygoing gal, but I have absolutely shared the same snarky attitude.
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April 18, 2012
I’m glad we don’t feel it too often!
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April 18, 2012
I love it! I’m glad you’re not feeling that way now, but that you acknowledge those feelings are real and totally normal. I get that way kind of a lot, actually. Hmm, maybe I need a vacation. 😉
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April 19, 2012
Vacations ALWAYS help!
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Sounds like a day in my life.
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April 19, 2012
Don’t you love downtown?!
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I feel like this from time to time. When they just keep wanting something–but you see little of what is given in return…and by that I mean–really see it for yourself. Great post 🙂
Cheers, Jenn.
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April 27, 2012
Thank you!
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Great poem! If you are interested, my son hosts a facebook page called Bad Teen Angst poetry …. there are always some fascinating and many awful poems.
https://www.facebook.com/badteenangstpoetry
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May 27, 2012
LOL, I will check it out!
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