Kick-starts.

I'm woken in the morning

By Midge my little dog

I then get up and ready

But she lies there like a log

Then I say the magic word

"Breakfast", and that's it

She's up and with a wagging tail

Is looking really fit

I also have a magic word

Which is different every day

Something I intend to do

Whatever, come what may

So if I'm feeling rather rough

And would rather stay in bed

I think about the magic word

I've been keeping in my head.

That then triggers me to think

Perhaps I'm not so bad

I'd rather I was up doing

Than lie here feeling sad

So when you go to bed at night

Think of something nice to do

Put that in a magic word

And see if that kick-starts you.

[sassy59]

Very good indeed Don. We all need a kick start at times. Take care xxxx

[Hidden in reply to sassy59]

Mind you, I'm trying to think of a way of giving Midge her breakfast in bed to save me getting up so early. 🤔

[sassy59 in reply to Hidden]

Not quite sure about that. Xxx 🤭🤫😴

[Katinka46]

Love it. If I have a writing project I always leave it in the middle of a bit where I know where it’s going so that I am keen to get back to it. It’s the starting bit, the blank screen, that gives me the willies.

Love to you both

Kate xxx 🐕💕💕🦓

[Hidden in reply to Katinka46]

Such a simple thing to do isn't it, yet makes a big difference. Don & Midge xx

[SquirrelsHolt]

Good morning Mr.D and I wholeheartedly agree with sassy59 ,in that we sometimes do need a kick start to get us up and facing the day! However you've left me wondering, what other magic words work for you? For me today it's very basic eg: use it or loose it,as I'm feeling so tired,I could stay in bed all day but that's not acceptable and if I don't move around,I feel worse for it.💞

[Hidden in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

My 'magic word' for this morning was VET. Midge needs a repeat prescription from the vet, so up and off! 😄🐕

[SquirrelsHolt in reply to Hidden]

Oh I hope it's nothing major and you don't have to pay ridiculous 💳💷 get bills. Good luck!🐕🍀

[Hidden in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

It dates back to three years ago when I nearly lost her. Since then she has been on half a pill every other day.

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[Pantani in reply to Hidden]

Our Bella had the same but luckily she only needed a change of diet. Though at the time she was in extreme pain and had a visit to the vets.

[Hidden in reply to Pantani]

Midge was kept in the vets but wouldn't eat or cooperate in any way, so I parked in the campervan outside the vets, installed the drip in the van and they treated her there until she was well enough to go home. It was all a bit dramatic but she's been fine since.

[majji in reply to Hidden]

Aww Cap'n . . . now that's a sign of true love betwixt a man and his dog - I am incredibly impressed ! x

[Hidden in reply to majji]

I had little option. 😘

[Izb1]

Ha! another good one from you Don, your poems seem to apply to nearly everybody x

[Hidden in reply to Izb1]

Well I know that we all have at least one thing in common on here. 😉

[RoadRunner44]

You speak with inner knowledge an put into words how many of us feel too. Keep the good work up Don, it helps.

[Hacienda]

I said your Words are magic in a Previous Post Don. My Princess shares my Coffee, right or wrong, she loves Coffee and will be a Good Girl till it's her turn to finish it off. Have a Great Day, Cuddles to Magic Midge . xxx C.

[Hidden in reply to Hacienda]

So you did, abracadabra and all that! 😁

[roz38]

Another brilliant poem. Just read it out to hubby who is feeling really rough this week. Maybe try that on him tonight for tomorrow. Have tried ' Indian ' during the week and that hasn't worked so know he is really feeling bad. Luckily he enjoys watching rugby on the box so has something to look forward to.

[Hidden]

Try England v France Saturday 😁

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Oh no! It’s been cancelled.😢

[Kittykat2]

Another great one Don 💕x

[CozmoCreepers]

Lovely Don, I really enjoyed that! Is Midge a collie (looking at your profile pic she looks like an unusual beautiful colouring)? I have two rough collies. I love them dearly (though we’ve had a lot of behavioural issues over the years with our boy...but I won’t give up on him).

Thank you for sharing your poem ❤️

[mike012j]

Keep that going it’s lovely xx nice one