It does reach that lovely ending smoothly, Max.
Bide on...
Doug
On 2013-05-07, at 10:14 PM, Max Richards <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Biding my time
>
> Morning paper quickly browsed
> a little cereal soon downed
>
> to the park for two short jogs
> one for each leash-tugging dog
>
> a household chore or two at best
> quick cuppa and a little rest
>
> a brief tram ride on a few errands
> tram home with little items
>
> second park visit - check the mail box -
> small debts to pay - a snack for lunch
>
> a chapter or two of current books
> a missed phone call - a yawn a snooze
>
> a browse on the Web attention slight.
> Eat out cheap Asian food tonight?
>
> Turn in early? Another day done.
> Ah but rays of the morning sun
>
> made park turf and trees greenly shining
> the dogs met lovely dogs and owners
>
> tram-travellers had faces full of interest
> books - deep as deep, lively the Internet
>
> cafe friendly - company early and late
> I didn't deserve or anticipate.
>
Douglas Barbour
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