THE DAILY GRIND !

BRIAN & ANGELA

 

NEVER GRUMBLE ABOUT THE JOB YOU HAVE

MILLIONS ARE UNEMPLOYED AND WOULD LOVE IT 

IF YOU HAVE RETIRED ~ THANK GOD YOU SURVIVED !

 

THE DAILY GRIND ~ THE DAILY GRIND

Can really grind me down I find

Its petty chores they blow my mind

Inescapable ~ DAILY GRIND !

 

I have to wash ~ I have to eat

I have to pedicure my feet 

Make sure my clothes are washed and neat

And check for potholes in my Street !

 

To make sure I'm not late for werk

My car runs smooth ~ and doesn't jerk

And book my lunch (its not a perk !)

And greet my Boss ~ and smile not smerk !

 

I use the GYM ~ so I look thinner

And count my calories ~ at dinner

Make sure I am a SAINT not SINNER

Meditate and Pray ~ I'll be a WINNER !

 

I read the papers ~ watch TV

Keep up to date from A to ZEE

A useful Citizen I'll be 

THE DAILY GRIND ~ is killing me

 

If I don't stop ~ and get to bed

I'll pop my clogs and end up DEAD !

 

Thanks for visiting ~ comments welcome

Love ~ Joy & Peace to ALL ~ BRIAN  XOX

 

  • Author: BRIANSODES (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 31st, 2017 02:29
  • Comment from author about the poem: The trivial round the common task ~ Should furnish all we ought to ask ~ Room to deny ourselves a Road ~ to daily bring us near to GOD. When this HYMN was written (1830) there were no labour saving devices and life was much harder. However with computers and mobile phones etc are lives are much more hectic today ! I'm up before 7am to check my emails (and MPS !) and if I am in bed before MIDNIGHT its a miracle ! I always find some time in the day to PRAY & MEDITATE which is important ! Comments welcome ! Love and peace to All ~ BRIAN XOX
  • Category: Humor
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Comments9

  • Goldfinch60

    Worked solidly for forty seven years and one month, never forget the one month, and have been retired for five years in June. Had a good working life and a good home life, no regrets and when I get up in the morning I know the day will be good.
    Good write Brian.

    • BRIAN & ANGELA

      AMEN BROTHER ~ Thanks for your comment ~ I am pleased you are enjoying your well earned retirement ~ GOD IS GOOD ~ BRIAN

    • Michael Edwards

      Same for me - retired some 7 years ago and enjoying every minute of it. Plenty to fill my time and the following certainly doesn't apply to me: why do old folk not look out of their windows in the morning? Because they'd have nothing to do in the afternoons ! Great piece of poetry Brian.

      • BRIAN & ANGELA

        Thanks MICHAEL for your supportive comment. Seven years retired WOW ~ I wondered how you managed to get on MPS so bright & early and also how you found time to put brush to canvas. Fron the Seniors i know it seems to me that those who were busy (and had hobbies) before retiring are never bored when they do ! Yours BRIAN

      • Fay Slimm.

        Daily grind described so well - this verse makes me glad I have retired dear Brian...

        • BRIAN & ANGELA

          Thanks FAY ~ I'm pleased for your ~ you seem to be enjoying your retirement ~ Yours B.

        • Tony36

          Well written and expressed Great write

          • BRIAN & ANGELA

            Thanks TONY ~ pleased you liked it ~ BRIAN

            • Tony36

              Welcome

            • WriteBeLight

              I am grateful I have a job I like, and enjoy being at. Great point of being thankful Brian.

              • BRIAN & ANGELA

                THANKS HONEY ~ I'm pleased for you ~ nothing wors than a Job you HATE ~ I love my Job too ~ Hugs BRIAN

              • P.H.Rose

                Really like this Brian,
                Like the way you
                Manipulated some
                End words to keep
                The rhyme...very clever !!!
                Well done sir...

                • BRIAN & ANGELA

                  Thanks FRIEND for an encouraging comment ! At heart I am a classical poet and keen on spelling etc. ~ BUT ~ I also have a Universal Poetic Licence ! Yours BRIAN

                • Christina8

                  I love this poem! Sorry I'm reviewing it so late--speaking of the daily grind! One of the busiest days I can remember in a while. It's amazing what we have to fit in in a day. But I wonder with all the stuff you have to do how you fit MPS in the mix. Great job! Hugs-Christina

                  • BRIAN & ANGELA

                    Thanks CHRIS ~ Yes life is busy busy busy ~ but for me MPS is an escape and it is a great blessing to meet a lady like you to share my MUSE ! Poetic Hugs ~ BRIAN

                  • dawnthechef

                    YES-The grind can get to you! I have many many years to go. Still feel lucky though 😊

                    • BRIAN & ANGELA

                      OMG DAWN ~ If you work in a KITCHEN ~ you know what HEAT is ! Culinary Hugs ~ BRIAN

                    • mariannebmo

                      This is fabulous, and strikes a chord with me this week!

                      • BRIAN & ANGELA

                        Thanks MARIANNE ~ I love it when one of my poems strikes a chord in someones heart ~ Yours BRIAN



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