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Sunday

As I rise on this day

Wondering how the

Week will begin

In two minds

Still needing rest

But rest interrupted

Mind wonders ahead

What’s the week ahead holding?

Good times or bad

Pinching myself

Hold positive thoughts

Days will come and go

As always, the week will

Work itself out

My role is, only to

Give the rolling days

My best self

Till we meet again!

Waking up on Sundays sometimes has a bitter, sweet feeling. My dilemma. Do I rest longer? Should I just wake up and get on with it? I had planned a different slice, but my conundrum led me to this simple poem.

A soothing Golden Shower Plant from my sister’s garden.
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9 responses to “Sunday”

  1. Radutti Avatar
    Radutti

    “Give the rolling days my best self” – these lines are beautiful, simple, and true J, I know you’ll do exactly that! 🙂

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    1. jcareyreads Avatar
      jcareyreads

      I copied the same line down. Such an important lesson and way to face each day!

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  2. Terje Avatar
    Terje

    A poem many can relate to. Thank you!

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  3. Heather Morris Avatar
    Heather Morris

    Juliette, you captured my mind every Sunday. And yes, the important thing is that we bring our “best self” each day. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It is nice to know we are not alone.

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  4. Leigh Anne Eck Avatar
    Leigh Anne Eck

    I think many people can relate to these Sunday thoughts. I hope you find some time to enjoy today.

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  5. Melanie White Avatar
    Melanie White

    I, too, found the most powerful of descriptions in these lines:
    “My role is, only to

    Give the rolling days

    My best self.” These bring me back to myself, and make me want to do the same. Beautiful.

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  6. Ryan Barba Avatar
    Ryan Barba

    You’ve encapsulated the essence of a Sunday morning perfectly. Well done.

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  7. Book Dragon Avatar
    Book Dragon

    A perfect poem to encapsulate the thoughts many of us have.

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  8. Becky Avatar
    Becky

    Yes!! Totally agree with you and your thoughts! Sunday is a “dilemma” day for me!

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I am an Elementary school teacher , I taught at an International IB School in Accra, Ghana. I am now teaching in Hanoi. Writing is my passion and I try to write daily, at least in my sentence a day journal, to capture all the blessings around me. I write with groups of writers, such as Teach Write and sometimes Ethical ELA. I also encourage my friends to write , so I created a platform to make that possible -Writing Run.

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