E is for Enthusiasm


This is me last week after a visit from the Enthusiasm Fairy. Pretty scary, eh?



On those days when I’ve had enough
Finding some enthusiasm can sure be tough,
I’d rather just go back to bed
Pull my covers over my head,
But instead I search for the Enthusiasm Fairy
Have you seen her? Her name is Mary,
I know she was here just last week
She perked me up when things were bleak,
I sure hope she’ll come and visit soon
Or else I’m going to sleep til noon.

Comments

  1. Paula MartinApril 5, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    LOL, this made me laugh! I'm often in need of the Enthusiam Fairy :-) Like me, she's a night owl (if a fairy can be an owl?)

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    1. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 2:36 PM

      You can borrow her, Paula but I need her back, okay?

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  2. ChocolattezApril 5, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    oh Cathy... you are your own Enthusiasm Fairy!! Love that you are doing this!! I actually look forward to a new poem or essay and wonder what the new day will bring!!

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    1. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 5:26 PM

      Thanks, Chocolattez. I'm having fun with the challenge and it gets me writing regularly which is always a good thing.

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  3. Tara TylerApril 5, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    thats great! i need to get on her schedule!

    happy e day!

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    1. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 5:27 PM

      I'll ask her if she's busy but can't promise anything, Tara.

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  4. Kaye DraperApril 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Bwahahahaha! Send her my way when you're done, will you? I might not ever send her back!
    Happy Blogging :)

    Kaye Draper at Write Me

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    1. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 5:25 PM

      Hi Kaye. I went over for a gawk at your fun site and left a comment. Thanks for dropping by. No, you can't have my fairy. Go get your own. Looks like you have plenty on your site to choose from or I can trade you for the charismatic guy playing flute with the nice hair. (the guy has nice hair, that is, not the flute) ~Cathy~

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  5. viridianApril 5, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    That's a face! Can Mary stop by my blog? My post was on Expectation.

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    1. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 5:28 PM

      Thanks for stopping by viridian. Mary said she'll be right over to get you enthused.

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  6. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    I sure could use the Enthusiasm fairy on some days. :D

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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    1. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 4:09 AM

      You can borrow her, Kathy, but I want her back! Thanks for stopping by.

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  7. JennApril 5, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    If only that enthusiasm fairy visited me!

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    1. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 4:11 AM

      I know what you mean, Jenn. Some days she's nowhere to be seen. Just like the Muse Fairy. They must go off to the bar together or something.

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  8. SuzyApril 6, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    oh lol this was fun. I hope Mary visits me soon!

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  9. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    Thanks for visiting, Suzy. I'll tell Mary to drop by but I need her back!

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  10. Grace Grits and GardeningApril 6, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Love the enthusiasm fairy! Send her my way:))

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    1. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 4:54 AM

      You can borrow her, Talya but only temporarily. I'm going to need her to whip up my F entry for today. Loved your Farm post. So interesting.

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