Slice of Life: Time Change 10 of 31

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It's day ten of the March Slice of Life Challenge.  31 days of writing.   Thanks to the amazing Two Writing Teachers team for all of their support in this event.  
Time Change
6:00 a.m.
feels like five
8:00 p.m.
feels like ten
wanting a nap
needing a nap
hungry at the wrong times
tired
so tired
moving the clock back
jet lag 
in your own backyard.  

Comments

  1. JulieanneMarch 10, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    So true. It is amazing what one hour can do! I feel like I am so behind!!

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  2. TaraMarch 10, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    jet lag
    in your own backyard.
    ...perfectly put - that's exactly it!

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  3. Betsy HubbardMarch 10, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    Ha, it is like that! It will take us all a week before we get used to it too. Students included. One hour has way too much power.

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  4. KayMarch 10, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    I love that ending line "Jet lag in your own back yard." I'm still adjusting today.

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  5. JackieMarch 10, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    I think we all agree...'Jet lag in your own back yard' is perfect. I have to admit that the time change doesn't bother me as much as it used to....since I retired....that is a big plus for retiring. :-)

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  6. CarolynMarch 10, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    Perfectly poem for how we are all feeling. I was ready for a nap at 2:00.

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  7. Deb FrazierMarch 10, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    Love this poem, so clever! With most all our clocks being changed by some power beyond my house, I have had to remind myself about the time change. Maybe the power isn't in the hour but in what we see on the clock.

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  8. Today I LoveMarch 10, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    I have a feeling this is where I am going to be tomorrow...had an unusual amount of energy today, but love love love that last line just like everyone else! The unfairness of having jet lag and never having left your own backyard! The injustice! I should at least have a sunburn or some sand in my shoes or a souvenir or SOMETHING for this feeling, right? ;)
    Love your poetry!
    Trish

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  9. CarolMarch 10, 2014 at 11:52 PM

    My day exactly! All day long I watched people yawn and wondered what our state tests, which start tomorrow, are going to be like! Hope I don't fall asleep proctoring! And like everyone else, I love the last lines!

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  10. Katherine SokolowskiMarch 11, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    "Jet lag in your own backyard" - exactly! It's 8:50. I'm exhausted.

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