I Have Other Things to Do

Val Mills on Jan 14, 2011

Tags: commenting, new zealand, Poetry, reading, saturday, triond, Writing

A result of planning my day while having a shower. It is Saturday already here in New Zealand and the sun promises a wonderful day ahead. But first, I have things to do.

The Saturday morning sun shines strongly,

inviting me outside in the open.

But I have other things to do.

Saturday morning chores with the face

of housework, call loudly to me.

But I have other things to do.

Writing ideas flood my brain,

demanding to be written down.

But I have other things to do.

This morning I am sitting at my computer,

reading articles and poems,

catching up on what is currently occupying

the minds of my writing friends.

This morning, Saturday morning

I am reading and commenting

on the work of others.

This is my time to discover

what is happening

in the world of Triond.

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Erin Miller on Jan 14, 2011
I enjoy your poetry here.
pocketsofchange on Jan 14, 2011
Saturday morning there already!

Hope your day is wonderful!
Ruby Hawk on Jan 14, 2011
I hope you have a lovely day on the computer, Val.
Val Mills on Jan 14, 2011
Not all day, Ruby! Just this morning.
pattiann on Jan 14, 2011
Great poem. You are so lucky you have sun. We have 6 inches of snow and are expecting another snowstorm tomorrow.
clandestinef on Jan 14, 2011
Great work. Looking forward to read more articles from you…
Nina Mason on Jan 14, 2011
It is Friday evening here in Southern Canada and I too have had a very busy day. I hope to get an article published I was working on this morning.

Now put down those other things and start writing!
Brewed Coffee on Jan 14, 2011
I love Saturdays even if I still have work on this day since we’re on a six-day schedule. And although I also have other things to do, I can always squeeze in some time to view Triond.
Larry Fish on Jan 14, 2011
Just Friday evening here and I have no idea what I will write about tomorrow. Saturday means nothing to me, being retired everyday seems like the weekend.
giftarist on Jan 14, 2011
Quite a handful day.
bigpapadan on Jan 14, 2011
have a lovely day, Val.
Karen Gross on Jan 14, 2011
I am not retired, I am still on my first tired. I have been astounded at how fast my days go by even when I have no “real work” to do.
yes me on Jan 14, 2011
Hope you have a lovely day Val… with things to do to see to read, which reminds me how are your eye’s ok I hope my sister has had her both eye’s done now, and my younger brother tells me he too is going for it, I’m sitting on the fence for now… getting used to the old Gregory pecks, liked that one Val cheers
Sweety on Jan 14, 2011
Have a good weekend! Looking forward to read those pieces that clouded your thoughts.
LoveDoctor on Jan 14, 2011
A very nice poem. I am sure that you have other hobbies and interests to do too. Jot down your ideas and enjoy the weekend. There\’s always Monday. lol
Starpisces on Jan 14, 2011
A nice weekend, Val. So nice of you for trying to read our minds even when you are busy, get busy but remember to come back to write huh, me too, going out soon.
Brenda Nelson on Jan 14, 2011
It is Friday night here in Alberta, Canada, -24c.. and knee deep in snow..

I have other things to do too.. but all I want to do is sit here and be warm making comments.
Ima Vee on Jan 15, 2011
wonderful poem miss val.. Enjoy the weekends…
Shirley Shuler on Jan 15, 2011
It’s Friday here, Val, and very cold with some left over snow still on the ground. Enjoy your weekend.
Jimmy Shilaho on Jan 15, 2011
Planning the weekend while in the shower, that is beautiful Val.
Inna Tysoe on Jan 15, 2011
Hope you have a good visit
papaleng on Jan 15, 2011
That is the problem encountered by lots of us Triond, writers, As if we are torn between to lovers. The love to put in words whats on our mind and the love to learn new things by reading our friends works. Just go for what task is scheduled for the day, Val.
Stable on Jan 15, 2011
Saturday is my favourite day of the week! And it has got off to a fine start by reading your poem
Christine Ramsay on Jan 15, 2011
We do get torn with all the demands life puts on us. I am finding it difficult to fit everything in at the moment. You have described these feelings so well.

Christine
PR Mace on Jan 15, 2011
Have a great day. I know how you feel. I am on the computer as I wait for my floors to dry. Then I have ironing to do and back to work on Monday. What I want to do is write.
Adrn0919 on Jan 15, 2011
A true friend makes times for others and you are a true Triond friend. Thank you for reading our work especially when “you have other things to do.”
LOVELYHONEY on Jan 15, 2011
ur adorable
in big papadans list
ur the foremost
do spend a moment of time
after the shower of thine
to say a word
on poetry of mine
albert1jemi on Jan 16, 2011
gud share

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