my day - a compression poem

written for the "Compression Poem" contest at Albert's Poetry Cafe group. The syllable count: 4-5-6-6-5-4. The rhyme pattern: lines 1,3,6 rhyme / lines 2,4,5 do not.

 sleeping in late

 

biscuits and gravy

 

eggs to poach, cheese to grate

 

bacon sizzles and pops

 

sweet lazy sunday

 

the world can wait

 

Reviews

[angelinmypocket]

A wonderful attitude you display in this candid write. That's the best way to spend a Sunday.
Let your hair down and to heck with the rest of the world. It's time to relax!

[John A Common]

Wow simple direct and just wonderfull. Very clever writing,it really inspires me to try and write a compression poem. Great job man.

[Helena]

Wow, that sounds like one great Sunday!
Good work Jon, thanks for submitting this
to Sal's contest! ~ Helena

[angelina neves]

delicious!

[C. Porter]

I like this one..! Good write.

[Salvatore Buttaci]

This is what I call an exceptional compression poem!