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It ain't what I'm smokin'

Apologies for lack of participation. We can't all be prose-ful all of the time, the devil needs his say sometimes.

By Novel AllenPublished 10 months ago 1 min read

No, it ain't what I yam smokin'

it be what i yam thinkin'

I gots to say wat i be feelin''

Oi feel rotten and me body been achin'

darn'ed pills leaf me jaded

so if i be writin' me words all crochety

don't go be judgin' me sittin' up on u high horsy

U dinna' know what i yam goin' trugh

i done lost me uzual prose and verse

dem days just kum and go as dey pleeze

me still waitin' fo de day wen

me get-up-an-go decide to re-a-pear

me energee be so low

me barely draggin' meself aboot

Me promis' too let u kno as soon as life re-turn

as normal as normal can bee!

Signed..

one half of meself...

on behalf of the odder half!

Mayhap...oi shud be smokin'

Oi cudd use a wee bit o'laughfin meself....

Trials and xxx's be a part of the deal.

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Novel Allen

You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. (Maya Angelou). Genuine accomplishment is not about financial gain, but about dedicating oneself to activities that bring joy and fulfillment.

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  • Marilyn Glover9 months ago

    Ah, I needed this read. In much pain these days, and sometimes writing is farthest from my mind. Used to be a toker, hmm... My sister says I need to be one again. Sending lots of hugs! 🥰

  • Grz Colm9 months ago

    Funky ditty that hurts. All kinds of relatable my friend. Miss ya. Sorry not on a lot. Wishing you better health and energy soon. 💚 Swell vibes sent your way.

  • Jay Kantor10 months ago

    Dear Novel - I so miss your 'SoulFull~ProsFulls' {Vigorous Yams} - If I were a 'Toker', I may even sit back to enjoy them more..! Be Well ~ I Care ! j-bud.in.l.a.

  • Mother Combs10 months ago

    🫂hugs, feel better soon, Novlet <3

  • kp10 months ago

    🤌🏻🍃💨

  • Antoni De'Leon10 months ago

    It is a wonderful thing when we can have a wee laugh at ourselves through all of life's ups and downs. Hope to see you oot and aboot soon as possible. Prayers abound. be well.

  • Awww Momma, sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

  • Shirley Belk10 months ago

    Novel, I needed to read this! I have been having so many flare ups with fibromyalgia lately...I could so relate. I hope you are feeling more yourself soon, too.

  • Me too, Novel. Me too.

  • Me says me ‘appreciate ta cees ya bakk. Good fun read Novel…!!! I hope you are doing well…!!!

  • Tiffany Gordon10 months ago

    Aww... I pray that your pep comes back soon No No! I love that you made lemonade out of lemons with this piece! So happy 2 see you in my feed! Sending you a big hug of comfort my friend! 💕💖

  • Sid Aaron Hirji10 months ago

    very funny way of conveying the energy drain. Love your words

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