A tedious routine...

I didn't get picked for a game today but I'm not disheartened ...Really I'm not!!

Monday to Friday twice daily

I commute on a weekly ticket,

as the wheels of the train go around,

clickety, clickety, click it,

A tedious routine and though 

I am thoroughly sick of it,

what keeps me going is come Saturday 

I will exult at the wicket,

Leather v willow, ball striking bat 

playing and enjoying cricket,

so unless my 6 numbers come up in the lotto

for the next twenty years, I'll just have to stick it !

Reviews

[Neville]

Who are you kidding? It smarts like hell dunnit? Bet ya bin picked loads since then. You aint gonna let it drop tho, are ya? These words are just the ticket, take my word, now that is cricket.
Hope you continue to hit many more 6's Tom and maybe, who knows, those numbers might just come up......All Good Things, N

[Tom]

Great riposte Neville, hope you're doing well my friend?

[Neville]

So so Tom.....Not sure whether I am echolalic, or just paraphrasing myself

[Tom]

'know the feeling me old china' lol..

[David Scott]

A little play with words... My advice... buy a pint instead. ;)

[Tom]

Hard to beat a pint indeed, you've put a awful dreuth on me now David !

[SyberRose]

I love the witticism Tom...excellent writing and a fun read...Rose:)

[Tom]

Thank you kindly, SyberRose!

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

I like the use of alliteration and assonance in here. I also can relate to the fact that what we do everyday seems boring but we have to embrace it because it gives us a living.
Witty piece, Tom. Like it.

[Tom]

Thank you very much Marguerite

[Heather]

i love the fact all of the last words rhyme which is not easy to do, this poem flows and is interesting as it is based on such a simple thing in every day life, overall, great job! :)

[Tom]

Thank you so kindly Heather !

[Heather]

your very welcome! :)

[GIUSEPPE]

Ah, yes the daily commute! For me it was football (American, although Australian football is great to watch on TV, I've never played) or basketball depending on the time of year that provided that weekend sporting relief. There was no organized cricket in the area, so I have never played it seriously. I have enjoyed playing some backyard cricket with a couple of my English friends and their kids at their homes. Sports of all types are of interest. I certainly identified with this write!
GIUSEPPE

[Tom]

Thank you Giuseppe

[Great Aunt Astri]

The rhythm sounds just like a train! Brilliant.You could spend the journey composing poems, but please, not all about cricket!

[Tom]

Thank you Great Aunt Astri and I know your're right, I do tend to go on about it every now & again !

[Dr. Wood ?]

Ah but there is always the cricket.......The game of life can't be won or lost on an umpire's dodgy decision....Liked the poem Tom

[Tom]

Maybe even the elixir of life Doctor, you should prescribe to your patients !! Me thinks??
Thank you for dropping by !

[Joyce S. Greene]

Yes, Tom, I can relate to this one. I have to drive over 50 miles a day round trip to my job and I'm close to retirement age but maybe still far from retirement. Sigh . . . And on Saturdays I do chores. But when I think of those without a job, I am very grateful to have one at all. Many will be able to relate to this poem Do you write poetry on your commute? I loved your humorous ending.

[Tom]

Thank you Joyce S Greene, I write anytime, anywhere when the mood transcends ! And you make a very valid & pertinent point, despite my poems lament, I am grateful to have a job when others find it difficult during these difficult times!

[gabrielle]

Ah, the lament of a working man. working the regular 9 to 5 job could sometimes be tedious and dull. but at least all of us may have something to look forward on a weekend. very realistic write.

[Tom]

Thank you Gabrielle