I Used My Canvas Tote Bags

I went to the grocery store today

I make the trip once a week

I had two bags that were packed full

I used my canvas tote bags

They’re good for the environment

They save on paper and plastic

Save the planet is my motto

Conserve in all that we do

Everyone must help the cause

Everyone must do their part

Maybe it's Because It's Monday

I can’t seem to get going this morning

I slept alright last night

I got up my usual time

I drank my juice and took my vitamins

I had my coffee and smoked my pipe

Everything seemed the same as usual

It’s not as if I have a lot to do

But still I have no energy

Maybe it’s because it’s Monday

It’s hard getting the week started

The Mind Gives Value to Life

I thought about going to the bakery

I had a craving for a cinnamon roll

I talked myself out of it

Self-restraint is a good thing

The mind should guide the body

We are divided into two parts

The body is full of desires

Everything it desires seems to be good

But the mind decides between good and bad

The mind gives value to life

Clothes Must Be Kept Clean

I walked to the store this morning

I needed some laundry detergent

Clothes must be kept clean

I don’t let dirty laundry pile up

I wash whenever I get a load

It’s one of those chores I must do

Nothing’s worse than smelly clothes

Doing laundry is easy with machines

I actually enjoy doing it

Clean clothes give me self-esteem

The Light Affects My Mood

The skies were cloudy today

There was a little rain

I opened the blinds

I wanted to let in some light

The light affects my mood

On sunny days I’m cheerful

On dark days I’m dreary

On days like today I’m just okay

There is a connection

It seems so simple to me

I'll Lie Down for a While

I must have been tired last night

I woke up later than usual this morning

But I feel rested now

Oh my I just yawned

Maybe I’m not so rested after all

I have nothing to do today

There’s no reason to go out

There’s no place to go

No people to see

I’ll lie down for a while

It Was A Picture in a Storybook

I went for a walk in the park

It was nice in the morning

The flowers were in full bloom

They were beautiful

The fountain gushed forth its water

It looked cool and refreshing

An adolescent couple embraced

They showed that young love is shameless

It was a pretty picture

It was a picture in a storybook

I'm Not Doing Anything Special

Today is my birthday

It’s not a big thing with me

I was not responsible for it

I’m not doing anything special

I very seldom do

My life’s pretty much routine

Every day is just about the same

I like it that way

Everything’s predictable

Nothing worries me

I Think I'll Start Tomorrow

There was a nice breeze blowing today

Still it was hot and humid

I worked up a sweat just walking

I walk in all kinds of weather

They say it’s the best exercise

It’s the only exercise I get

I have a sedentary lifestyle

  Usually I just sit around all day

I’m thinking about doing calisthenics

I think I’ll start tomorrow

A Person Has to Eat

The grocery store was nearly empty

I like to go early in the morning

I only needed a few things

I was in and out in no time

Staying alive requires food

A person has to eat

But I eat in moderation

I like to feel comfortable

 I also like to stay slender

It’s good for my health

All's Right with the World

The sun was shining brightly

Two hawks circled in the sky above

A chipmunk scurried across the path

A blackbird perched on a tree limb

All’s right with the world

When I got home I took a nap

It is said that naps are good for you

 They have become part of my routine

Every day around noon I nap for an hour

Then I wash my face and I’m refreshed

The Water Was Calm and Serene

I went for a walk in the park this morning

I walked around the lake

The water was calm and serene

The peace was palpable

I became unperturbed myself

The city is a hectic place

Everyone’s striving to satisfy their desire

Everyone’s pursuing their happiness

Everyone’s engrossed in busy work

The park is my refuge

Some Income Is Necessary

I received my pension check today

It comes once a month

Some income is necessary

Enough to cover expenses anyway

Since I retired I’ve cut back on spending

Tightened my belt so to speak

But I am just as well off as before

Money can’t buy happiness

But happiness requires money

Just enough is sufficient

I Needed Some Pipe Tobacco

I needed some pipe tobacco

I went to the tobacco shoppe today

The shoppe is outside the city in a mall

The bus took me right there

It was a pleasant trip

I take the trip once a month

It is the only time I leave the city

I should leave it altogether

There is not much left to it

But I am old and don’t need much anymore