[stylist] but not today

[Lynda Lambert]

Shawn,
Very nice work! I think we can all relate to so many of the images you have 
here in this poem, and the emotions, too.
My day begins with the dogs dashing outside, ready for their morning walk, 
too.

I like the way you have made a balance between different emotions in this 
poem.
Lynda




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jacobson, Shawn D" <Shawn.D.Jacobson at hud.gov>
To: "'Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 2:53 PM
Subject: [stylist] but not today


> Since everyone else is doing poems, here is my latest humble attempt.
>
> But not today
> by Shawn Jacobson
>
> Awaking with pre-dawn alarm,
> I move the gate releasing dogs, they howl joyously.
> I race them down the stairs to the door
> avoiding child left obstacles.
> I may one day crash bringing down pictures
> with percussive crash; but not today.
>
> Entering work, the guard barks at me
> do you have electronics?
> It's my reader; blind guys want to read to.
> I follow orders I disassemble my bag.
> I reveal the offending equipment.
> I feel like screaming freedom; but not today.
>
> The meeting goes rough.
> These numbers must be massaged, made presentable;
> we must spin your work.
> You're writing is complex, I am told.  They fear numbers.
> They fear missing their goal.
> I want to storm out in disgust; but not today.
>
> The Driver woos his breaks with rough romance.
> I catch tenuous monkey bar balance.
> As I dismount the bus, my knees creak from
> misspent life with chocolate and too many pounds.
> One day, I may go down in pain; but not today.
>
> At home I face marital inquisition.
> Why do you not clean your office,
> and why is the basement a mess?
> Must I do everything?
> Dirty dishes go here, clean ones there.
> I fear I may explode exasperated; but not today.
>
> Some days when survived
> are a blessed victory
> holding back despair.
>
>
> Shawn Jacobson
> Mathematical Statistician
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>
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