A Consistent Inconsistency

Steve Cochrane 1955 (Cape)



Somedays I will begin a chore
And work until I'm through.
But there are times when I need more
Incentive, oh so true!

Sometimes it's just my silly mood
That causes my delay;
A reason that is oh so crude
And slowly goes away.

Sometimes I need to keep in mind
I am the only guy
To do the work and so I find
The effort to apply.

About this poem

Procrastinating Again

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Written on September 26, 2023

Submitted by stevec.24118 on September 26, 2023

Modified by stevec.24118 on September 26, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 327
Words 74
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4

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  • Soulwriter
    I appreciate the playfulness of this - and something we can all relate to
    LikeReply7 months ago
    • stevec.24118
      Thank you for your kind words!
      LikeReply 17 months ago

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