"Woke Up This Morning Feeling Low"

Submitted by David R. Walker

Stepped on the scale; twas quite a blow

Got quickly off to let it pass;

My eyes then hit the mirrored glass.

Jumped back with fright, then realized

Twas only me before my eyes,

And with a sigh of mild relief,

Took care of business & brushed teeth.

Dressed quickly, had to get to work,

Pulled on tight pants with one strong jerk.

Bent carefully to tie my shoe,

Another seam I could not do.

Strode in for breakfast, check the clock,

No time to eat, no time to talk,

So out the door with Boss in mind,

To workers late he was not kind.

Slid in my car and locked my cage,

Now off to work, (controlled road rage).

Such stupid drivers, rush hour crowd,

(At times I even cussed out loud).

At last at work, blood pressure high,

My ulcer almost makes me cry,

I smile but no one smiles back,

(Surrounded by a toothless pack).

A soda and a candy bar

Sounds great, cause I'm not going far.

Desk piled high, all due today,

Somehow I've got to find a way,

To get it done to please the boss,

Or else my days a total loss.

I work through lunch, no time to stop,

Just a soda and a jelly drop.

Now workdays done, the clock say five

Amazingly I'm still alive,

So out the door I quickly fly,

a ball game or a concert nigh

To please my kids, (and you ask why?).

A peaceful supper, a moments rest,

Not ready. Pick up Dominoes Best.

I get the message as I'm out the door,

Oh, yes, and please stop at the store.

The ev'ning running to this and that,

(Still smiling, I'm such a diplomat).

At last , the day's almost complete,

Sit in my chair, put up my feet.

And watch the news, a gloomy show

About the worldwide strife and woe.

I think I'm going up to bed,

My foam-filled pillow to lay my head,

A thought comes to me as I pray:

Relax! Tomorrow's another day.

Faculty/Staff Bulletin--April 23, 1998