Stop Feeding the Dust


I have books on shelves
I forgot to read.

Dust eats along their spines
smothering titles while
I polish everything around them
trying to ignore I once had goals.

It takes more time to construct
an excuse than read a sentence.

I need to draw a line through
the last days of December 
as they scurry into yesterday.

Maybe then January 1st 
will arrive with a proclamation,
“The door has slammed on
procrastination…You’ve just
entered your hallowed Someday.”

©Susie Clevenger 2024

What's Going On? ~ Forgetfulness


 

Comments

Mary said…
Oh Susie, this poem speaks to me as well! I too have books I have 'forgotten' to read! Every time I look at one of them I feel guilty. I have resolved to read MOST books on Libby or check them out in the library! But, of course, there are exceptions!
December 18, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Sherry Blue Sky said…
Goals? I cant even FIND my To Do list, without which I cannot function. (Or at least that's my excuse. Smiles.) I love this poem and resonate with it completely. I was supposed to be working on a book this winter. Maybe January?
December 18, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Jae Rose said…
What a wonderful resolution - books are the perfect way to inch forward - Jae
December 18, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Rajani said…
Well yes, there's always Jan1st to find that "someday" :) Hopefully, I'll get better with my reading and stop getting distracted by all things digital.
December 18, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Susan said…
I love the title of this poem, and its emphasis on books and reading. It speaks to me seriously-lightly. I wonder when my hallowed someday will be? I know I have to set the date. I'm procrastinating!
December 18, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Bing Yap said…
Your vivid imagery of neglected books and dust symbolizing lost time is both relatable and powerful, Susie.
December 18, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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