It’s an attitude
I am not relaxed
In my attitude to life
I keep myself busy
Enjoying most of my tasks
They are fun and not a drudge
My world
I can’t operate
In sedate environments
Ultra busy days
Filled with interesting jobs
Keep my world going around
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These two tanka poems were written in response to Colleen Chesebro’s weekly poetry challenge. You can join in the fun here: https://colleenchesebro.com/2019/01/29/colleens-2019-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-121-slow-work-synonymsonly/
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Great takes Robbie 🙂
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Thank you, Ritu.
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Well done, Robbie. You were the one that gave me the inspiration for the word (work) a few weeks ago when you shared you had gone back to work. Thank you. ❤
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That is nice, Colleen. I am glad I can give you the odd idea.
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LOL! When I’m thinks of words to use, I look everywhere! 💜
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I could never imagine you without roller skates on your feet! Fine job, here!
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Thank you, Annette. I seem to get bored very quickly and be very goal orientated too.
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Yes you are a busy bee indeed! Great prose Robbie 😀
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Thank you, Susan. I do like to keep busy.
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Great poems, Robbie. Enjoy what you do makes your day goes by fast and satisfying. ❤
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Yes, that is true, Miriam, and life is to short to be miserable.
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You’re right. Feeling miserable doesn’t change anything.
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From reading your blog, this poem is perfect and so true too. ♥
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Thank you, Olga. I do have a penchant for working.
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These poems are very you, Robbie. You’re a whirlwind of creativity and productivity!
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Thank you, Diana. I am a bit of a workaholic and quite goals driven but I think it is good.
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Yup. As long as the energy gauge is full or near full, it’s all good. I like being productive and busy too. 🙂
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The importance of what you do is that you like it. Lovely expressed poem Robbie, continue relishing your life.
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Thank you, Helene. I do try to make the most of life.
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I love your focus, drive and determination!
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Thank you, John. I don’t think I am that easy to live with – there are never any duvet days or lie ins.
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There’s plenty of time in the future to relax, the time to create is now!
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Me too 😀
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Yes, you are similar to me, Colline.
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Such a positive outlook – wish I could have this kind of outlook more of the time!
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I do enjoy my work and my life. It is the outside factors like corruption and greed that infiltrate our lives that drive me crazy.
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Corruption and greed definitely know how to put a damper on things!
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You remind me so much of my daughter, only happy when she is balancing three plates in the air at one time.
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I think she takes after you, Elizabeth.
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I used to be like you but now I enjoy quiet time every day.
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I am sure I could get used to quiet time, Tandy. There is just always so many goals to achieve and so little time.
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Well done, Robbie. I enjoyed your interpretation of both words.
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Thank you, Norah. These came quite easily to me [smile]
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It’s nice when they come easily. Sometimes I agonise over each word and am still not happy with the result.
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Work can definitely enrich–it’s good to have that feeling about what you do. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe, I do a lot of different things and that makes all the difference.
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I can’t imagine you ever still Robbie, always busy.. Lovely poem,
Have a peaceful weekend my friend, Take care.. ❤
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Thanks, Sue. There are so many things to do all the time and so little time. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs.
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❤
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Well done, Robbie.
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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Hi Robbie! Great use of the prompt words. I can relate with your poems. I can see the need to have goals and to keep busy as we head toward them. I get bored when I’m not working on several projects at once. 🙂 xo
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I think a lot of writers are like this, Vashti. It is a good way to be.
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I think so too.
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Being busy is a good thing! Well captured in your tanka, Robbie!!
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Thank you, Terri.
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Considering all that you do, these are perfect descriptions of you, Robbie.
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