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Friday, June 24, 2016

Morning Tangles

When's the last time you just needed to take some time out and get organized? 

Today was one of those days for me. Over the past several weeks, I found myself lacking focus and feeling frustrated--especially while working on my computer. Over the last year or so, as I hurried to meet deadlines, I didn't always take the time to organize my files. By day's end, it felt good to finally have my documents in order. 

And I found it to be a little like cleaning a closet when you find a forgotten gadget. I discovered a piece I'd written years ago when Elisabeth, now eighteen, was in elementary school. One summer while I sat poolside watching her swim, I scribbled down some poetry--just for fun. Here's one your family might enjoy, especially if you have girls with long hair!
 

Morning Tangles

Morning tangles
Mazes in my hair
Secret snarls
Undercover nightmare

Brush it! Comb it!
Tug of war - Ow!
"Can I please do it later
Instead of just now?" 

Morning tangles
Aggravating spots
Bottle of detangler
Sprayed on all my knots

Brush it! Comb it!
Snarls start to move
Tug of war's over
Finally smooth   
 
So I hope you'll take some time to do a little organizing this summer. You never know what will turn up - and it may be just the thing to bring back some good memories and lighten up your day.

Photos from bling.com/images

5 comments:

  1. I have a tangled hair girl in my house. I love that poem!

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    1. Thanks, Julie! Elisabeth's hair still gets tangled sometimes. Must be the natural curl. Savor the girly moments . . .

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  2. Cute...we have that problem here, too, with tangles. Especially with summer and swimming!

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    1. Thanks, Janell. So nice to see you and catch up. Blessings . . .

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  3. I just wanted to say that I am fasting and praying about the election tomorrow. I decided to use the Endnotes from Penned in Ink to make a sheet with all the verses in your book laid out together. And many of the verses apply to what I am praying and fasting for. THANK you for sharing your story, your journey, and your faith with the rest of us. God bless you!!

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