The Ballad of Daily Greatness
The Ballad of Daily Greatness

Oh, rise, bold hero, to the call of morn,
To wrestle socks that mock, mismatched, and worn.
With coffee brewed, your elixir of might,
Face the inbox battles—oh, such a fright!
The traffic's a quest, a chaotic maze,
With blinkers unused in a car ballet craze.
The noble horn sounds, your battle cry,
For the throne of the left lane—give it a try!
At work, the spreadsheets shimmer and gleam,
A dragon of data, the stuff of a dream.
You slay with emails, cc’d and replied,
Oh, valiant warrior, productivity's pride!
The lunch break arrives, a grand buffet:
A stale sandwich feast—luxury, they say.
You ponder life’s meaning, but not for too long;
The printer is jamming! Your work must prolong!
The gym calls at dusk with its siren wail,
To lift heavy objects and tread the gray trail.
Your muscles may scream, but this you endure,
For beach season’s coming—abs must be sure.
At home, a fortress of laundry awaits,
A kingdom of dishes, a sink full of plates.
The crown of Netflix rests on your brow,
To binge or to sleep? The dilemma’s now.
But lo! Through the toil, the grind, the despair,
You carry on boldly, with style and flair.
For life is a circus, absurd yet profound,
And you are the jester, flipping around.
So laugh at the chaos, the mundane, the chore,
Embrace the absurd and ask for some more.
For greatness is hidden in life’s silly game—
A heroic triumph in the everyday same.
About the Creator
F.R.B.
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