[stylist] but not today

[Osman Koroma]

Great job. I like the images you use

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On Jun 13, 2012, at 19:15, "Lynda Lambert" <llambert at zoominternet.net> wrote:

> 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
> 
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> ----- 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
>> Phone# (202)-475-8759
>> Fax# (202)-485-0275
>> 
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