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Morning Train, September 10

Stream of Consciousness

By Dana CrandellPublished 2 years ago • Updated 2 years ago • 1 min read
Morning Train, September 10
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*** Background music triggered by the title thought ***

Come on, boot up! There we go.

What's on my calendar?

Oh, September 10! Switch tracks!

Write something for tomorrow.

Nine one one?

Nine eleven?

September eleventh?

Will anyone read it, though?

An actor with a big voice died

And that's what people remember.

“Yesterday's News” Trumps Old News!

There's a headline for ya!

Do I need to write another one?

Last year's was was pretty good.

“The Day the Veil Was Lifted.”

That title was catchy, huh?

Better to write than to forget.

Better yet, don't let them forget.

That rhymed. A good start?

No. I need coffee.

There's a challenge open, right?

Now there's a place to start!

What're we thinking?

Okay, let's see...

***

Today's date led to tomorrow's date and that led to - well, what you hopefully just read. (It even rhymes a little.) Gotta' go! All aboard! Next stop, more coffee!

An entry for this challenge:

Here's last year's 911 poem. A bit more on the serious side:

Mental HealthStream of Consciousness

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Dana Crandell

Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.

Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist

My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity

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    Written by Dana Crandell