Carol A. Hand
I’m always taking notes and making lists,
But when I really need them,
They’re never to be found.
I know I’ve put them somewhere,
They’ve got to be around.
I know I saw it in this pile,
Or did I put it in this file?
Hmm, I think I remember typing it out
But what did I name it, what was it about?
Lists, lists, they’re everywhere
On envelopes and post it-notes
On counter tops and tables.
I’ve got to find a better system
To create new files and labels.
They’re in notebooks and on legal pads
And on the flipchart, too.
If I’m going to write a book
This chaos will never do.
Let me try this program
I think it would be wise.
It’s time to get ready
I really need to organize.
Lists are a road map
To help plot the way
I need to know my purpose
And what I want to say.
In the past lists have helped
I’ll begin new lists today!
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A beautiful poem.
I have shared it on social media 🙂
Anand
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Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Vibrant. I just couldn’t resist the temptation to have fun with this assignment. 🙂
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Yes, you did the right thing; you are a poet alright. 🙂
Anand
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And I was wondering what you were up to! Great!
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Thank you for your comments, Thomas!
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Actually, I thought you were confused!!! Sorry about that.
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Lovely – made me giggle 😅
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Very lovely.
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Thank you , Jacqueline 🙂
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You are welcome 🙂
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I enjoyed this cute poem!
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Notes and lists, and their whereabouts, unquestionably the bane of the scribbler so nicely explained! Thanks, Miss Carol.
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Thank you for your delightful comments, Buster 🙂
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Very nice and true!
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I appreciate your kind words, Lynz!
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so nice Carol!
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❤
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I tape all my lists to my walls – mainly next to my computer. When I see them everyday, it’s easier to remember where they are.
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Thank you for sharing an effective strategy, Stuart!
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