Nope, not some deep philosophical piece
Or about some 'destiny in life' sort of thing
Even with the maybe enigmatic title
But just some drivel, some garbage
That you might be able to help me with!
Have ya found 'tomorrow'?
If so, where did ya find it?
Can I buy it from the Co-op, Tesco
Or some local store?
Ya see, my dilemma is
I can never find 'tomorrow'
It seems to be gone for ever
Cos every time it gets here -
It's 'today'!
Hmm - strange that
And then, after each 24 hours, each 'today' becomes 'yesterday'
So there's millions of yesterdays and todays
For me - and Goldfinch too
But no tomorrows for me! Heehee.
And Fido said to me:
By the time you find out what 'Carpe diem' means
There won't be any day left to seize
It'll be bedtime!
Enough ramblings from me
'Ramblings?' says Fido
As he fetches his leash
'Where we going for walkies?'
Walkies today that is - never 'tomorrow'!
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Author:
orchidee (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Are you reading this tomorrow?!
- Category: Haiku
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Fido is such a wise one! 🙏🏻🕊️
Thank you A.
Haiku, hey? You have such creative urges orchi, that I believe you would be best to consolidate and stay forever in today, where you have really found your length. If you venture into tomorrow with the rest of us, you may find you have lost the plot, all that energy dissipated.
Thank you D. But since when did I ever find the plot?! lol.
This is your one and only chance, man. Grasp it with both hands..
I would grasp the chance to get the plot, but I'm still trying to figure out how to get out of this building if there is a fire. There is only one door, a Fire Door, with the Notice: 'This door must be kept closed at all times'. Hmmm. Jump out the window then, says Fido. He knows. And how did I get in the building to start with?
These questions reveal some of the most intractable mysteries in the universe and it may be aeons before any rational answers become available.
Why, yes, and one of the mysteries being - is Fido real?! lol.
Ah Orchi this is a gem one of your best. A serious message sent in the disguise of humor and all with a time stamp that has an expiration date stamped 12:00 A.M.. Good stuff Orchi a fave
Thank you SB. lol.
Tomorrow keeps slipping away just as we reach for it. It's a gentle reminder to cherish the present . Love the playful and whimsical vibe of the poem!
Thank you S. lol.
As you know Orchi today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.
Andy
Thank you Gold.
I am actually reading it the day after "tomorrow". Thankfully, hell has not frozen over! (shameless film reference). 🤣 Sorry for the delayed response. Had to put my Chloe girl to sleep yesterday. Sad day for us all. 😢 Anyway, Love this, my friend! It was good to hear from Fido again! Tell him I said oi be missin' you oi be! 🤣
Oh dear - Chloe a pet? Thank you Popeye, erm, Obi. lol.
Yeah. Chloe is my 11 1/2 years young rescue. She was a Hound/Lab mix. Wonderful girl. Thank you, my friend. Say hi to Olive Oil for me. I hear she's good with some garlic and spinach. Popeye. told....erm...never mind. 🤣
You stopped before you told me what Popeye told ya - argh, don't answer that! lol.
LOL!
Tremendous work. Tell Fido hello.
Thanks T. I get into some daft situations. lol. Fido says woof!
Nice one, Orchi. Poignant stuff, delivered with your usual wit. Great stuff.
Thank you Tom. lol.
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