I took a week off from my posts in hopes of clearing my mind
Getting away from that election and trying to unwind
The results certainly didn’t turn out the way I hoped
Now I’ll just leave it to the “Americans” to deal with this dope
I have tried to wean myself off of all the political news
Stayed off of “Youtube”, not taking in one view!
Not watching “CNN”, “MSNBC” or even “Bill Maher”
To be honest, I think I have been doing good so far
I was glued to the TV viewing football and hockey every day
Enjoying watching my “Buffalo Bills” play!
My “Blackhawks” are another story, they aren’t getting blown out
They are more competitive this year, which is what a rebuild is all about
Last weekend I was watching sports from morning until night
“American Thanksgiving” after that election, they certainly timed that right!
I started watching games on Thursday and am still keeping it up
Watched a lot of football including our “Grey Cup”
My “Bills” play at four today so I hope to finish this poem soon
Right now it’s two o’clock in the afternoon
This is something else that I have to prioritize
Especially when I am usually up before sunrise
It’s been two weeks and yet here I am
There can be no excuses I have to get with the program
Some events out there can make me want to “scream and shout”
Then you have lapses where I don’t know what to talk about!
I have to write when an idea is fresh and tackle it right away
Do it spontaneously, that way there is no delay
Like that old saying “strike while the iron is hot”
I should pursue it when it first enters my thoughts
Sit down and do it right there and then
Write it down on paper using a favourite pen
This is something that some days I sorely seek
Hopefully you will see some better poetry in the coming weeks!
The Black Sheep Poet 