tbeaudet

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Today, I Guess

Posted Mar 9, 2021 · 33 lines · 1 critiques

Today, I Guess

I stood in the shower ’til the water turned cold
Felt like a tough day was about to unfold
On the edge of the bed, I sighed and got dressed
I'm going to really miss someone today, I guess
The pot of coffee I made was a little too strong
I lost count of the scoops and perked it too long
Like a wet, heavy blanket you can't throw aside
The last page of our fairytale story book lied
The bill must've arrived for past sins I must pay
I guess I just really miss someone today

Picked up the newspaper again and again
I’m seeing the words but I don't comprehend
All my thoughts and my focus just seem to digress

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I just really miss someone today, I guess
The sun may be shining but my skies are gray
I want the hot sun to burn these thick clouds away
Like eyes on a portrait, I'm staring so far away
I guess I just really miss someone today

The unscathed proclaim that time heals all wounds
Still I’m haunted by visions from that warm afternoon
Perhaps more time is needed, but nevertheless
i just really miss someone today, I guess
It seems my ship’s docked in Melancholy Bay
I guess I just really miss someone today

My spirits always pick up upon her arrival
Her loving smile is essential for my soul’s survival
Before falling asleep I whisper, “honey I had a bad day“
She says “I know you did darling, I had one yesterday”
We get up every morning with great loss to address
That's what happens when you really miss someone, I guess
The sun may be shining but my skies are gray
I guess I just really miss someone today

tbeaudet’s timeline

October 2022
26 Wed

Anniversary
15 years of membership
March 2021
25 Thu

Critiqued
"Hypomania" by @coosh1
"but I just now realized what I've been missing! This one just stabbed me; not on a personal level but on an angry level. This is good and has potential to roar!"
09 Tue

Received a critique
on Today, I Guess from @Lavender
"Hello! Direct and profound. Your language is so genuine and sincere. A straightforward and tender poem for a very sad and painful experience. Thank you, Lavender"
09 Tue

Posted a poem
Today, I Guess
"Today, I Guess"
Open thread 33 lines
October 2017
26 Thu

Anniversary
10 years of membership
June 2015
17 Wed

Received a critique
on Simply from @Sparrow
"This is a singing lament but with other pieces we can see if there are things to correct, this is from 4 years ago so I shall wait for an updated version, Yours Ian.T"
October 2012
26 Fri

Anniversary
5 years of membership
February 2011
17 Thu

Received a critique
on Simply from @Kailashana2
"HEY! WELCOME BACK! Your poem could be another version of Lennon's *jealous guy*... sadly.... I could almost hear your whistling. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lLs2dC9NaE ~A"
17 Thu

Posted a poem
Simply
"Simply"
Open thread 21 lines
June 2010
30 Wed

Critiqued
"Waiting For You" by @magics02
""nothing good happens after Midnite", but I wouldn't head out until 11 p.m. anyways! Being a Dad now, I understand the anxiety waiting for the kids to come strolliing in... such a dangerous world these days. Beautiful w…"
29 Tue

Received a critique
on The Disguise from @magics02
"Very well written from my eyes here and such a sad story to it. Blessings to you for such a beautiful write my friend Mona"
29 Tue

Received a critique
on The Disguise from @Rett
"Senility strikes again. *sigh* This is very touching Tom. I love the way you did this. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin"
29 Tue

Received a critique
on The Disguise from @mark
"I bet her mother took your hope and faith in your sadness to heart, how could she not? More than a tribute but so well done. I enjoyed the smooth flow and gentle rhyme and such a wonderful metaphor.. Thanks, Mark people…"
25 Fri

Critiqued
"Mother Love" by @Rett
"Nothing short of what I've come to expect from you. This is a classic, Rett. Absolutely love it. Tom"
May 2010
01 Sat

Received a critique
on The Disguise from @prayersbyPatty
"Nice of you to do a tribute.... And the Robin so symbolic of the things that never leave us just rest for a while.... I enjoyed this poem, so much the more since I saw the robin yesterday.... Walking outside was like wa…"
March 2010
04 Thu

Received a critique
on The Disguise from @Lonnie
"Beautiful and wistful tribute to the ever-returning Spring! If more of us held these thoughts throughout the long Winters, we would not be near as grumpy! Very nicely done!"
04 Thu

Posted a poem
The Disguise
"The Disguise"
Open thread 21 lines
February 2010
24 Wed

Critiqued
"The Patter of Little Feet has been selected for publication @ wikinut.com" by @Sinbadthesailorman
"Donnie, there is a lot said in this piece... A lot of fiction I hope, but I fear not. Looking forward to the rework. Take care, Tom"
24 Wed

Critiqued
"Poetess" by @mark
""Love is the food of music"... Thanks for sharing... your neighbor from Worcester, Tom"
24 Wed

Critiqued
"So Not Fit Too Conform To " by @IKnowNoBox
"that I admit I had to read several times. It does raise questions, David. Thanks for making me think. There are more than a few typos/misspellings that need cleaning up, that I feel would make it read smoother, but than…"
18 Thu

Critiqued
"WHITE FALLING IN LOVE" by @Nordic cloud
"like snowflakes... Lovely poem, however I for one cannot wait for spring! Thanks for sharing. Tom"
18 Thu

Critiqued
"Faerie Moon" by @Rett
"Happy (belated) Birthday, my friend. Tom"
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28 Sun

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Today, I Guess
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About Me

About me

I am not a poet; I began writing as therapy after the tragic loss of my son. Everything I write is written for song, but I cannot write music, so good or bad, I guess it's poetry.

Location: Boston, USA

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Patti Smith

Lucinda Williams

John Prine

Bruce Springsteen

Jim Carroll

Bob Dylan

Tom Waites

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15 years of membership

"Hypomania" by @coosh1

on Today, I Guess from @Lavender

10 years of membership

on Simply from @Sparrow

5 years of membership

on Simply from @Kailashana2

"Waiting For You" by @magics02

on The Disguise from @magics02

on The Disguise from @Rett

on The Disguise from @mark

"Mother Love" by @Rett

on The Disguise from @prayersbyPatty

on The Disguise from @Lonnie

"The Patter of Little Feet has been selected for publication @ wikinut.com" by @Sinbadthesailorman

"Poetess" by @mark

"So Not Fit Too Conform To " by @IKnowNoBox

"WHITE FALLING IN LOVE" by @Nordic cloud

"Faerie Moon" by @Rett

One year of membership

November 2007 — 7 poems

on "gardens are for growing gardeners" by @ab

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