Routine | Teen Ink
  1. Home
  2. Poetry
  3. Free Verse
  4. Routine

Routine

March 9, 2022
By axolotlstick BRONZE, Hartland, Wisconsin
More by this author
axolotlstick BRONZE, Hartland, Wisconsin
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments
View profile

Jolt awake to chimes

telling me to begin.

Ignorantly interrupting illusive images.

Sluggishly stroll, staring blankly.


Freezing Fahrenheit forces focus.

Fixate eyes on screens,

cram in more information.

Focus attention on papers.


Refuel the body by

consuming carbohydrates, carrots, colas.

Entertain everyone. Think about

that test later today.


Write your name, hour.

Silently sit, stare senselessly.

Answer questions - words spinning -

don’t mess it up.


Finally return home. Free.

Open books back up,

you’re not done yet.

Fill out worthless worksheets.


Seek entertainment, escaping reality.

Brush teeth. Get comfortable.

Turn off the light.

Slip into sweet slumber.

© Jacque W., Columbus, NE

Post a comment
Submit your own

Similar Articles

Previous Next
Poetry
The Top
By imperfection GOLD
Gilroy, California
imperfection GOLD, Gilroy, California
17 articles 9 photos 45 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Dream as though you&#039;ll live forever, live as though you&#039;ll die today.&quot;<br /> ~James Dean (1931-1955), American Motion Picture Actor, symbol of rebellion

View profile
Poetry
Never The Same
By sHaDoWnInJa PLATINUM
West Jordan, Utah
sHaDoWnInJa PLATINUM, West Jordan, Utah
31 articles 0 photos 3 comments
View profile
Poetry
When this poem felt eternal...
By KICK3593 PLATINUM
Roslyn Heights, New York
KICK3593 PLATINUM, Roslyn Heights, New York
49 articles 0 photos 74 comments
View profile
Poetry
Motley Crue: I really hear you
By Arbys GOLD
Dobbs Ferry, New York
Arbys GOLD, Dobbs Ferry, New York
15 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.&quot;Edgar Allan Poe<br /> &quot;A dream doesn&#039;t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. ~Colin Powell&quot; ~ Colin Powell<br /> &quot;Wisdom is not finally tested in the schools, Wisdom <br /> &quot;A poem is never finished, only abandoned.&quot;-Paul Valery

View profile
Poetry
Breathing
By costarican93 GOLD
Washington, Louisiana
costarican93 GOLD, Washington, Louisiana
14 articles 0 photos 33 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The city looks so pretty do you want to burn it with me?&quot;- Hollywood Undead

View profile
Poetry
Lost now found
By BarrelRacer GOLD
Huber Heights, Ohio
BarrelRacer GOLD, Huber Heights, Ohio
10 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
Bring The Challenge or Eat My Dust.

View profile

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

This article has 0 comments.