Mess

Mess

A Poem by Rachael Lea

Papers overflowing deadlines coming due
Dishes stacked on the counters what should I do
A panic attack striking as I look upon the chair
Not a surface in this house clean and bare
The bed is a tangled mess the laundry piled high
I cant help but to think to myself "Oh my"
My books are all disorganized the table a disaster
This house looks like a war zone and strategy I must master
having to think out every move before it is made
In fear I might step on something and cause the lights to fade
The mess is all around me as I contemplate what’s next
The mess is disorienting I have become quite perplexed
Taking another deep breath I see it a different way
A place of love a laughter a place my children’s heads lay
As I pick up the toys I find myself smiling once again
I am blessed with love and memories as I ram the chair with my shin
How can I freak out over something so small as a messy home
When I know how we live and that love here is always shone

© 2016 Rachael Lea


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This was an awesome poem, the rhyming was brilliant, brang the whole poem together.
I loved the topic about something as simple as a messy room, and you made a huge awesome poem about something so small.
I really enjoyed this poem, job well done. :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Rachael Lea

8 Years Ago

Thank you. I have always found that it is the little things in life that matter the most, and that y.. read more
cimmy wuv xxxooo

8 Years Ago

Your welcome :)
Wish I could look at things so positively lol.



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This was an awesome poem, the rhyming was brilliant, brang the whole poem together.
I loved the topic about something as simple as a messy room, and you made a huge awesome poem about something so small.
I really enjoyed this poem, job well done. :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Rachael Lea

8 Years Ago

Thank you. I have always found that it is the little things in life that matter the most, and that y.. read more
cimmy wuv xxxooo

8 Years Ago

Your welcome :)
Wish I could look at things so positively lol.
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This makes me smile, I never had a perfectly clean house with young children, but I would like to think that they knew love and laughter because they weren't afraid to play with toys and make a mess from time to time.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Rachael Lea

8 Years Ago

That is exactly how I feel about it. I dont want my kids to worry about a mess because there are oth.. read more
Lovely one.....I think a mom may show unhappiness to the mess created by her children but on the inside she loves these little activities, it is the beauty of motherhood...Because of these little activities a house becomes a lovely place to live....Very thought provoking write.....God bless you and your children my frnd....Full ratings.....

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A nice poem and I can see your kids reflecting on this when they grow up and have kids of their own. most people can relate to this poem. It tells a story from the mess to the cause of the mess and the realisation that it's only children playing, it's not really a mess anymore it's your loved ones signature.
As the ending implies; a house is a place where you keep your possessions neat and tidy, a home is where a family live together.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Rachael Lea

8 Years Ago

Thank you so much! I wanted to remind people that yes their house may be a mess but that isn't whats.. read more
An enjoyable read. You've turned around a messy situation into something positive. Nice turnaround.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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A mess made by love.Really liked this.Keep on tidying.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Rachael Lea

8 Years Ago

Thank you for your review :)
Gee

8 Years Ago

My pleasure
Love this! As and ocd woman it slips my mind at times to calm down and accept the mess, because children live here. They play and laugh, wrestle on my bed, undress where they are and are guaranteed to get 5% of every meal on my floor.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Rachael Lea

8 Years Ago

I was having serious problems with this over the winter break but then did just that I took a breath.. read more
Beautiful, and at least you have the reason of kids being kids for the mess. I started a new job on Tuesday and in three days my house looks like a Tasmanian devil's squat. :)
I do think though, that the mess you speak of would be sorely missed if it weren't there as a reminder of those messy little ones you love. Well, minus the jam smears on the walls and muddy footprints :)

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Rachael Lea

8 Years Ago

LOL Oh no!!!! Who says a house needs to be perfect though... just live your life. Enjoy every moment.. read more
Gee

8 Years Ago

My pleasure...

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