Eight Thirty-One

I hate when this happens!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eight Thirty-One

 

Suddenly, I found myself awake;

When had I gone to sleep;

It's eight thirty-one,

But is it morning or night;

Am I late for work

Or should I go back to bed;

I know what to do;

I'll see what is on the television;

With cable everything stays the same;

I'll look outside at the neighbors;

I can't really tell much;

Are they coming or going;

I could call a friend, I guess,

But what would they think;

You don't, even, know

Whether it is night or day;

I could telephone my boss

And see whether he is there or not;

This is absolutely crazy;

Is it today or tomorrow;

How long had I been asleep;

I know that it is eight thirty-one;

I just don't know when.

 

 

Author's Note

I hope someone else has had this experience. If not, then I am not talking about myself here. LOL!

Reviews

[Susie Q]

I think a lot of people can identify with this one. Especially after working many hours or a rotating schedule. I remember yelling at a telemarketer for calling at the wrong time of day when I was the one in the wrong time zone. Oh well it was a telemarker! LOL I like that you chose eight thirty-two as the title since you were born at 8:31 AM and I was very much awake.

[Jamie S.]

Yes I did several times while working night shift, I yelled at my sister because I thought she was waking me at 500am for dinner. This one definatly brought me back to that day,lol.

[FJ Davis]

Small truth portrayed in an amusing and utterly charming manner.
A very pleasant read, Christina.

[Dearantlers]

I've had that happen to me too! I all of a sudden wake up, and I had no idea that I had fallen asleep. the clock says a time, but I don't know if it's a.m. or p.m. It's kinda annoying. Really good poem!

[Dayran]

Its magic, timeless and poignant like a wheel that's turning and yet is found on introspection, that it is not going around. It is beyond knowledge.

[Richielee]

lol i've experienced this a few times in my life being totally disconnected from time or reality, normally after a heavy drinking session : )

[Tom Benson]

You've managed to draw the reader right into the confusion without effort. A clearly written piece about a position nobody would want to end up in. Have I been there ... yes, and for all the wrong reasons, so I won't explain here.

[Judy Ponceby]

Excellent! :) Was just there a couple evenings ago (I learned after much confusion), except it was 707pm. Love how you capture the confusion :)