Cockshut Time

I am reading a book by Kim Addonizio and under her "new words" list, I found one that made me laugh. Rare in these trying times. It inspired me to write this piece. Dictionary, anyone?

I love cockshut time

cockshut time is my time

time just for me

time to do, as I please

pleasing no one else, but me

to be at ease

to be at ease with me

as I write and write

as I write in the twilight

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

well ... i looked it up of course and was surprised at the meaning ..dusk or twilight ... i suppose it's because the roosters shut up and go to roost eh!? ;) i like the straight forward simplicity of this one Barb .. universally relatable once one knows the meaning of cockshut .. does make one chuckle a bit doesn't it?! :))
this is whimsical .. a selfish moment one deserves says i! ... conjures many sunsets i have watched .. by me self .. no one else ... just ME :)))))) very enjoyable read says i!
E.

[Barbara Walker]

Hi my friend. It has been so long since I have been here and have not been doing much writing due to health or the lack thereof, I should say. Had to go in hospital twice, unable to breathe. Heart failure though I dont think they should call it failure til it actually does fail. All the best Barbara

[Einstein Noodle]

no they shouldn't Barbara .. Norma was in congestive heart failure in '14 but is taking her meds and staying as active as she can .. tho is can be a struggle, i know :( i'm really happy you are stalking the Cafe' a bit and writing .. especially writing my dear friend ... i have missed your avatar .. its so hilarious .. always makes me smile when i see it :)))))))))))))

[Barbara Walker]

I'm glad it puts some happy in your day! I had respiratory failure in '13. Now they are talking pacemaker which puts me in a conundrum. I have been without dependable pain relief for over a year and my quality of life has gone down more than it already was. A doctor was telling me about a relatively new chronic pain treatment and when I looked into it, found out you can't do it if you have a pacemaker. Just my luck. Decisions, decisions

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my...chronic pain is a huge debilitating disease ..i can not imagine ... offering up a few prayers right now for you ... love and peace and comfort

[Mauricio Montoya]

Hi long time no read, but good had to laugh and I thank you for sharing

[John Alexander McFadyen]

love this humorous little ditty!

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you!

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful word, I agree. Thank you Barbara for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you, Johnnie

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Barbara.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Barbara, I think you must be a lady with a great sense of humour. Your avatar made me smile and then the title of this poem too. I did of. course use a dictionary and have to say I wholeheartedly agree with you. So today so far you have both educated me and brought a smile to my face and I thank you for that. All good wishes. Looking forward to reading more from your pen.

Chris

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you for reading and your comments. I am glad I could be of service! Lol

[Chris Shaw]

:)).............

[barleygirl]

This is more than a word share, your new-to-me phrase conveys a whole mood, a time of day. I love how much you are connected by heart to the waning time of day. Even tho I feel this way about dawn & morning, it's fun to see it from another's POV, which you convey with enthusiasm & verve! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie