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solsc: finally 7/31



March Slice of Life Story Challenge
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it's not that i didn't know 
what to write or
i didn't notice a thread 
of a story to weave

it's just that my eyes
will not stay open
even enough to
get the letters out

my fingertips are 
heavy on my keyboard
prresssing mooore thaan
what i reallly neeeeed

this has just been a week
where every second was
consumed by a task that 
needed to be done now

yet i'm thankful it's
friday - a day of the
week we celebrate for
it finally brings closure

enjoy your friday
celebrate your writing
i look forward to 
reading more of your words






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  1. JudyMarch 7, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    It's time to sssslllloooowwww and relax a little (I know easier said than done). The weekend is upon you, take some extra time to stay snuggled with the girls and forget about everything else. Love ya, Mom

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  2. LynnMarch 7, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    I second what your mom said! Take time this weekend to let everything that really can wait . . .WAIT we all know that it's not going anywhere . . .

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  3. LoraleeMarch 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Fridays are my favorite!

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  4. Jennifer WardMarch 7, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Love those opening 2 stanzas! Right there with you. Enjoy your weekend!

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  5. Terje March 7, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    I love it when your fingers mold the thoughts and words into poems. I hope that you get plenty of rest this weekend.

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  6. Linda BMarch 7, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    Terrific. If I stay still long enough late in the night, my eyes become heavy, too, Michelle. Glad you finished your project. That is something to celebrate!

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  7. CarolMarch 7, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    You capture that late night fingers on the keyboard writing time sooo perfectly!! My last three slices have been written late, late, late at night. Definitely not my best writing time! Enjoy your weekend with your girlies!

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  8. Leigh Anne EckMarch 7, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    It has been a wonderful first week but I too am glad it is Friday. Enjoy your weekend with your girls!

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  9. ChrisMarch 7, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Finally Friday! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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  10. wakeupandwriteMarch 7, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    heavy on the keyboard - mine too - has it really been 7 days?

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