I’m slicing for the first time since the hectic first semester of school. Yesterday’s #DWHabit “ignore” inspired the following.
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I’m ignoring
the snow banks — they aren’t going anywhere soon.
the frigid temps — my coffee mug keeps my hands warm.
I’m ignoring
the dust bunnies — shouldn’t they be hibernating?
the dishes in the sink — what kind of bird is that at the feeder?
I’m ignoring
the laundry — the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has me hooked.
the pile of bills — I have daydreaming to do!
I’m ignoring
the phone — my book is too good.
the ping of emails — my writer’s notebook beckons.
I’m ignoring
This has been the theme of my winter break too! So creative. Thank you for not ignoring and sharing 🙂
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Welcome back! I always love to read your poems and this is another great one!
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Thanks, Christine!
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I think ignoring is important. The things you are ignoring will still be there when you are ready for them.
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Love this. I also like to ignore things like shoveling the snow. Hey, God put it there he will get rid of it in His good time. Why waste time doing a few dishes when you can let them pile up and then do a bunch at once. Makes you feel like you have accomplished something. There are books to read, birds to watch, blogs to write. Life to live. All of these are much more important.
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Great slice! I find the DWHabit inspirational with first and fifth graders. I think I may use your piece with them as inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
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Yeah! I didn’t think I had much to say until I got going. Hope it inspires someone! 🙂
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What a great written response to “ignore”. I laughed out loud at the hibernating dust bunnies!
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Those bunnies make me CRAZY! 🙂
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INSPIRING!! I so love this poem, Christie! Wonderful word choice and such an excellent illustration of a busy life where one deliberately chooses what is important and what is not. Does this type of poetry have a name? I’m such a newbie to poetry
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I’m not sure, Dani. It might. The layout popped into my head on my drive home last night. So strange! 🙂
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Welcome back!
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I love the repetition of “I’m ignoring” -uber-effective! I chuckled at the dust bunnies not in hibernation-how dare they rear their ugliness? Needed a laugh today and you delivered!
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You’re welcome! 🙂 Now…about those dust bunnies!
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Loved this format! I will be jotting this down in my notebook so I can remember it and give it a try someday.
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Ha! Clever poem, Christie. I love the list poem form and this one is so playful. By listing what you’re ignoring, you’re calling the reader’s attention to those things.
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