All dressed up nowhere to go.
Looking the part in expensive attire
Carefully selected to look the part
Fitting like a glove, feeling good.
Its day break, deep breath, I’m ready
It’s taken some internal psyching
Putting one foot in front of the other
Out of bed, not disturbing the loved one.
Shoes to fit, no glass slippers here
No magical carriage, no footmen
Just shanks’ pony for me
I’m ready, door opens, lets go.
Stepping out into the public light
Well, the low glow of the encroaching dawn
Something’s wrong, the elements have betrayed me
Rain, lovely to see, but not for me right now.
So I think I’ll wait, it’ll clear
Stand around in my finery
Looking like a shag on a rock I know
I begin to see the reality.
Plans can be abandoned, go back to Plan A
Swallow pride, put the ego aside
Go back to bed, snuggle in,
The loved one shifts slightly. Hello!
Written for: http://dversepoets.com/2014/04/29/poetics-paintings-by-c-nelson-kellar/
Morpethroad 
that was probably the best decision to go back to bed to where the loved one was waiting already.. the world out there can be rather uncomfortable at times…. great weave of the metaphor here sir
My goodness Claudia you are quick today. I am just reading your poem now. Thank you for your comment, now I am back in bed, all is good, there is always tomorrow. Loved one is happy.
Ha.. love the changed plans.. sounds a lot better. woot and hurrah for the rain.
Thank Bjorn, it was good going back to bed, but I missed my walk. Have a good day.
life happens…plans change…i used to get pretty frustrated when things did not go my way…and there is still a level of frustration, but you can miss the moment when you let that frustration steal it….
So true Brian, best sometimes to go with the flow. Thanks for visiting.
I’m thinking you got a better deal by going back to bed. 😉
Thank you Jackie, I think so to.
Going with the flow . . . love it when we can go back to bed. 🙂
Thanks Kathryn appreciate your comment.
I always think that going back to bed wins! Loved this!!
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Well constructed poem. Liked the subtlety of the mood change. Standing about in finery chit chatting is only bearable if it is part of a job description otherwise bed or even cleaning out the fridge is preferable imo.
Thanks Cressida, not sure I’d go with the fridge cleaning…lol…bed was much more favoured. Thanks again.
It rained today too when I was planning to go for a walk, darn it ~ I like the shift in perspective, changing one’s mind and go back to warm bed.
Thanks for participating and wishing you Happy Week ~
Thanks Grace, well as the cool dawn breaks with rain falling bed is where it’s best to return.
I wish I could have gone back to bed this morning. Oh well.. there’s always the weekend or my work from home days when I can catch a few more extra minutes of shut-eye. 🙂
It’s a luxury I have RoSy.
You’ve earned it – I’m sure. I still have a ways to go.
Well you are still a child compared to me RoSy.
I would have loved a walk in the rain, to clear my thoughts.. but not dressed the way you were.. so yes, better go back to bed! Nicely written poem! 🙂
Thank you Madhura I appreciate your comment. It was nice to go back to bed.
ugh, yes – back to bed bud, that’s the best place…
Thank you Anthony I agree completely it was a good decision.
oh no.. I wanted to know where you were planning to go so early in the morning, in your glad rags.
Thank you jo-hanna walking actually.
How nice is it to spend the day in bed, when the weather is inclement. Whoot at the loved one shifting slightly, makes the waiting around all worthwhile 🙂
Thanks Jenny and it does doesn’t it.
🙂 yup
A truly warming and wonderful write! Made me smile!
Thank you CC, happy I was able to do so.
Ah yes, being back under the duvet is sometimes the best choice…. Lovely!
Thanks Freya I agree it was a smart move.
no glass slipper made me smile – its never the fairy tale but a loved one in a nice warm bed is always a happy ending! K
Thank you Kathleen, it is every time I think. Thank you so much for your comment.Please call again.
best choice i guess….nice lines 🙂
Thank you Sumana
Great to accept the change in plan and nothing better than snuggling with the loved one. Nicely done, Michael.
Thank you Oliana, nothing like going back to bed on a wet morning.
Best time for a nap too:)