Exhausted by our to do list
And things left still undone
We look around in desperation
Seeking help from anyone
We seldom pause to realize
How much as been accomplished
If we could measure forward progress
We might really be astonished
Several dozen little chores
Result in some successes
Even if they still hidden be
By the remaining messes
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It is good to accentuate the positive
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Thanks, Derrick. One nice thing about gardening, you can see the improvement, however much was accomplished.
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Loved the poem Pat!
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Thanks, Francisco. You just finished up a lovely limited series of poets and writers.
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Very excited about that! Will continue featuring all of you great protagonists and others as well β¦
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Great!
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Thanks, Sheree. I’m guessing you can always see what you’ve accomplished, particularly after cleaning up after the other occupant. π
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When we go for more without noticing we have done it. From day to day, extract a magnificent poem where one sees oneself reflected in it
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What a lovely comment, Manuel. Thanks.
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You are welcome Pat.
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Excellent poem, Pat, although it does not reflect my list writing because I finish everything planned today rather than tomorrow.
Joanna
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As always, Joanna, you are an example for the rest of us. Thanks for commenting.
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Thank you, Pat, you are always so kind! I simply hate chaos, and that is all. Nothing to be especially proud of, arenβt all military people such as yourself of similar disposition?
Joanna
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It’s true we’re often too hard on ourselves!
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Absolutely, Andrea. Thanks for commenting.
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I never feel finished – just exhausted!
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You sound like me on my morning walk after I took out the trash. I feel your exhausted pain, GP. π
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ππ£π£β¬ you and me
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A great timely poem for the spring and summer, where there is always something to do, Pat. If we do it in bite sized chunks, we will still get it finished and yet have time for other pursuits. Looking back at how my yard looked at the beginning of spring and how it looks now, I can see as much. Happy Weekend. Allan
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Thanks. Allan. The corroboration is much appreciated. Happy Weekend.
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Wonderful way to express exhaustion and the need to continue. Very nice, Pat
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Thanks, Don. Glad you liked it.
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An excellent poem, Pat! So realistic! Something or other is left out, knowingly or unknowingly.
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Thank you for your kind words, Kaushal. Pleased you liked it
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You’re welcome, Pat!
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Excellent poetic continuation of Kym’s post. Bravo Pat! A life-time list maker, I’ve gotten better about pausing to appreciate and realizing that less is more. π₯°ππ»
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That’s terrific, Michele. Glad you liked the poem.
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Thanks for sharing this idea Anita
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Very welcome, Anita.
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Great poem Pat, I feel like you’ve captured my every day lately π Maggie
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Must be a realignment of the moon and planets, Maggie π
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Oh my goodness, my goodness, my goodness Miz Pat! Honey chile, you know how to rhyme your butt off, crossing out the stuff already done, and having a glass of wine afterwards! Whooohooooo!!! π·π·π· Thanks my friend for the shoutout! ππ₯π Always appreciated! ππΌ
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That poem and your concept resonated with a lot of people. Rhyming and wining at both easy. So is whining. Back at your Miz Kym.
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Great poem.
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Thanks!
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Great poem. My to do list is too long!
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I can believe that, Vanya.
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