Three Descriptions of My Life So Far
1. A nearly unbroken series of small mistakes
interrupted only by the occasional Large One
and mitigated by constant infusions of Grace.
2. A grown man earnestly attempting
to fold a fitted sheet all by himself.
3. An oddly-configured train that took forever
to even pull out of the station but has since
doubled its speed each decade and will soon
leave the tracks far behind and far below it.
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truly enjoyed reading the honesty of this. and without constant infusions of grace who could navigate any given day? beautifully written…
Anything with a flying train in it has my vote!
I love #2. I remember a time when a neighbor offered to help me fold my sheets, maybe at a laundromat. No one else has done offered since. The fact that the sheet in the poem is a “fitted” sheet adds humor and lightness.
(like my life in general) I’ve never been too successful with fitted sheets, usually wad them up and stuff em in the closet
This poem makes me nod my head – yep, that’s me! The “fitted” sheet is very telling – layered with meaning. And the image of train as time – fantastic! Excellent poem!
It will require a ‘Men’s Group’ to get that sheet folded…