Don't be as useless as a muggle,
A hundreds things you can juggle.
Dozens of balls to toss and keep in the air,
Doing laundry so you have something to wear.
No time to go to bed and in your pillow snuggle,
Get to that blogging, lots of comments to juggle.
Don't forget to go to work and earn money,
Living in a tent or your car isn't funny.
Being tired and stretched thin makes you lovable,
Hugs to those who can juggle and adorable.
Eat something good and exercise shouldn't be a miss.
Talk to your family and give them some a nice kiss.
There are hundreds of blogs for you to see,
Drink lots of wine, coffee or iced tee.
This blogging party is so much fun,
Even if you can't meet everyone.
How many different things to you juggle each day? What life issues are getting in your way? Your comment doesn't have to rhyme like my post. Your visit is what counts the most.
I juggle as little as I can
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Rob Z Tobor
Juggling cats sounds like a challenge.
DeleteNot a good juggler! One thing at a time.
ReplyDeleteStudies show one at a time is the best way.
DeleteHa, Ha sounds like my life. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd for so many of us.
DeleteSince retirement I have put down a good many balls....juggling the bare minimum here.
ReplyDeleteThat is what retirement is all about.
DeleteLife is always, always getting in the way... I have trouble walking, now if I tried to juggle... :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome in the letter "J"... thank you!
Jeremy [Retro]
AtoZ Challenge Co-Host [2015]
There's no earthly way of knowing.
Which direction we are going!
HOLLYWOOD NUTS!
Come Visit: You know you want to know if me or Hollywood... is Nuts?
You keep a lot of things going, Jeremy. You can probably dance and juggle at the same time.
DeleteThis sounds exactly like the writer's life. I'm trying not to miss all the poetry events this year too. Two events in one month makes you a bit of a square eyes.
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I keep wanting to make more time to attend writing events instead of staying in my writing cave.
DeleteGood post, Susan. I'm trying to juggle 3 blogs and real life. A to Z on Sue’s Trifles
ReplyDeleteThree blogs is more than I can imagine. I'm on three but two of them are team blogs.
DeleteMost of us have more than a few things to keep going at the same time.
ReplyDeleteWriting, editing, family, blogging like a crazy person this month. Can't think of anything else. Oh, wait, there's more: laundry, dishes, grocery shopping, cleaning the entire house constantly because I have kids. Thanks for the great poem!
ReplyDeleteAt least my kids are older. But the month is almost half over. We'll get through it.
DeleteWhat a great "J" topic!! I should have thought of that!
ReplyDeleteI've been doing a lot of figurative juggling in April. So many blogs that it's been a blur. And still managing to maintain my household duties.
I'm still juggling, but my arms and eyes are getting kind of tired.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Wrote By Rote
You are a master at it and still keep all your enthusiasm.
DeleteA lot of chores have been piling up, plus I've been sick, which doesn't help. Good thing we have Sundays to catch up!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you should rest on Sunday. Take it easy for a day.
DeleteI'm just jabbering in a jolly jumble of words that mean jack!
ReplyDeleteBut I'm still jovial and jubilant - happy J-Day!
*waving*
Waving back. You always make me smile.
DeleteJuggling is such fun! Thanks for that.
ReplyDeleteFun at times but always necessary.
DeleteI'm learning to say NO. Keeping those balls in the air benefits others more than it does me and mine! Blogging has become a way to expand my writing boundaries, and increase my digital friendships.
ReplyDeleteI could probably do an entire post on saying no. I'm going to keep that in mind.
DeleteVery cute rhyme :) I think parents learn to juggle a lot LOL when raising kids :) I'm juggling less these days with no kids at home, but like the most of us juggling work, house work, spending time with hubby and the wonderful A/Z challenge!
ReplyDeletebetty
I know what you mean. I thought I would have more time when the kids grew up but I just keep finding more things to do.
DeleteNice post i juggle threw life one day at a time. Being a parent and having a husband who has bipolar can be tuff but i love them both. Stopping by from a-z challange hope you have a good day
ReplyDeleteONe day at a time is the way to take it.
Deleteyes, I am juggling all the posts I want to read and the comments to reply to. But this challenge is great fun and I loved this poem. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI know there are so many wonderful blogs out there to follow.
DeleteOne day at a time. Otherwise, just put me in the nut house.
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I practice juggling every day during the Challenge! Sometimes I start to feel overwhelmed, then I try to remember this is supposed to be fun! It does help to know I am not the only juggler out there! Great poem! Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com
ReplyDeleteThat's me exactly. I remind myself to relax and have fun.
DeleteI juggle two full time posts for the price of one at work!! With that I juggle being a published author, expert cat wrangler and fish keeper. All while trying to manage a chronic pain condition. Then, apparently I thought I didn't have enough to do, so I signed up for A to Z!! Having lots of fun though :)
ReplyDeleteTD Harvey
A to Z participant
http://www.tdharveyauthor.com
You can wrangle cats? You are especially gifted.
DeleteJuggling, juggling, juggling, gotta keep on juggling, or I might fall asleep. Lol Very cute blog post.
ReplyDeleteI'm out of peanut butter cookies, so my juggling is slipping. Yipes.
ReplyDeleteI'll work for peanut butter cookies.
DeleteI'm retired. I've given up juggling to focus on quality napping and vacationing!
ReplyDeleteQuality napping sounds like a great plan.
DeleteThese days don't have to do too much juggling. An advantage of being retired. I did try real juggling once, son-in-law tried to teach me. He's good, I stank.
ReplyDeleteLOL. My husband is really good at real juggling. I never quite caught on.
DeleteI am going to try to write a poem on my blog. Not today but soon. After all, my post today is Just Do It.
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I don't really have any gift for writing poems but I've written so many posts I wanted to do something different.
DeleteWay too many...
ReplyDeleteI know you can keep dozens in the air.
DeleteGreat poem.
ReplyDeleteJ is for Jerk
I like this witty and funny with a good message
ReplyDeleteFun. Thanks for your playfulness. Wonderful! Maria "http://delightdirectedliving.blogspot.com"
ReplyDeleteDid Arlee put you up to this? Isn't HE the real juggler? Lol I enjoyed your poem.
ReplyDeleteMaster juggler here. A bit notorious for it, actually. Ask anyone who knows me, they'll tell you.
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteYou're right it is so much fun! That's a great word for J. I wouldn't never of thought of that. Good one. I haven't had anyone come visit me except for one man. I hope they start coming soon. I've been hopping here and there when I get a chance, but it's probably been cuz the weather has been so great. Have a great weekend. HUGS
ReplyDeleteGreat poem. I just have three teenage boys, a boyfriend, 18 piano students, 21 elementary students in my theatre workshop, and 12 middle school kids in the other theatre class. Then, there's the other writing assignments and reviews to write. But, I am blogging like a trooper. Having fun with my post hosts Millie and Willie Cottonpoly!
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I juggle many things....one large house, one full time job, one husband, one pre-teen lassie, one ADHD lassie, three dogs and a very busy social life. I also don't have time to go pee, but a lady can plan and prioritize....MOST OF THE TIME!
ReplyDeleteDOn't be a Jackass: Consumer Psyche: J for Jackass http://www.consumerpsyche.com/2015/04/j-for-jackass.html?spref=tw
ReplyDeleteWitty fare certainly! Hank is here:
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Hank
Juggle juggle boil and trouble how does your garden grow
ReplyDeleteIn fits and starts, how smart I art,
And all I can say is hi ho
and yes to juggling! Brilliant post thank you Susan
Enjoyed your poem. During the week, I juggle 8 hours of work, 1 & 1/2 hours of drive time, Various appointments and shopping excursions, an hour or two of meal preparation, my favorite TV shows, My blogs AtoZ duties, My Minion AtoZ duties, My personal AtoZ fun time, and a smidgen of daughter/son/babyruth/hubby time. It's the most fun I have exhausting myself since I was in my 20's!
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Juggling is truly an art that requires immense skill. Hats off to jugglers and people who juggle multiple roles and responsibilities in their life.
ReplyDeleteMy day job is definitely getting in the way of my writing and my ability to accept more writing work. I can juggle pretty well but every once in a while someone tosses an extra ball...
ReplyDeleteI feel like I don't juggle a lot but am always preoccupied.
ReplyDeleteNormally I dont have to juggle much but lately' this challenge, wife duties and volunteering is causing me to! But it is all good!
ReplyDeleteSusan, excellent post! Yeah I've been drinking my fair share of wine and coffee too.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post! I can relate to every line. :)
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