by Elsie Duggan

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The Treadmill

September 11, 2008 02:46 AM EDT

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I'm not a gerbil or a hamster

But I feel like one some days

When I'm running on my treadmill

Going every which aways

I don't know what gets me started

But it goes faster as the day goes by

And before I know it, the day has gone

Time on the treadmill seems to fly

There are so many busy things to do

And I thought that those days were gone

But it seems to be getting more hectic

As time pushes me along

Like the current in a stream

picks up after a storm

My life sometimes feels like that

I get very tired and worn

There is always something new to do

Somewhere else to go

Telephone ringing off the hook

Hoping it's someone that I know

And with all the busyness going on

At times I want to flee

For I feel like leaves fluttering

on branches of a windblown tree

Running on the treadmill

has become a way of life

I'm not just some little old lady

And I'm not somebody's wife

I'm me, a person newly born

Out there for everyone to see

Running on life's treadmill

Until finally I am free

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Comments: 49

Elsie Duggan Sep 11, 2008, 2:48am EDT

I am just tired tonight, very busy day, and made me feel like I am on a treadmill at times and can't stop. But I am all right, it is just a poem, thank you for reading it.

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Kathryn E. Sep 11, 2008, 2:59am EDT

Oh yeah, those days, I know them well. Important not to fall off the hamster wheel. We are animals, and they are us.

When a person is not so tired, a person can feel OK about all this 'busy'ness.

Your article is Featured in the Triple Name Club.

And I'm going to bed.

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Elsie Duggan Sep 11, 2008, 3:04am EDT

Me too, goodnight Kathryn

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Monica H. Sep 11, 2008, 3:08am EDT

Oh, I know how you feel. Sometimes I am running on the treadmill, and I just purposely jump off of it and say "Enough." I am taking a break. I am taking some time for me. It feels good to recharge before I get back on the treadmill again.

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William Dotani Sep 11, 2008, 3:15am EDT

This is cute and expresses well how the rat race of go go go wears you out, but this poem also shows that can do spirit that make you such a special lady.

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Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Sep 11, 2008, 3:16am EDT

Interesting poem Elsie. I was going to ask you if everything was ok but you beat me to it. There are days that I feel like I am on a treadmill too but then there are days that I can't get that treadmill to move. LOL

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William Dotani Sep 11, 2008, 3:18am EDT

You have a lot of fancy shoes. Don't just sit there. It's time to move and maybe do the Jitterbug too.

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Lawrence U. Sep 11, 2008, 3:46am EDT

This is a powerful poem and a pleasure to read! The last stanza takes the cake, so to speak. Well done, Elsie!

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William Dotani Sep 11, 2008, 4:08am EDT

Good night Elsie. Sweet dreams.

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J W. Sep 11, 2008, 4:55am EDT

I am glad I live a semi un-harried life. Sometimes I feel guilty because of my lack of things to do. I am a SAHM and go thru extreme stages of severe depression.

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Danielle P. Sep 11, 2008, 5:42am EDT

Beautiful poem. You have such talent to turn feelings into a well written, easy to read poem.

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Wilhelmine Estabrook Sep 11, 2008, 6:45am EDT

As Danielle and the rest have said: good poem. I know the feeling all too well.
But it's a grand new day today, so...

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sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Sep 11, 2008, 6:48am EDT

I have felt like this the last few days, so much to do and take care of, I'm always on the run. Thank you for a wonderful read!

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Cristina S. Sep 11, 2008, 6:49am EDT

This seems to be the treadmill club - you said it for all of us!

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sheila h. Sep 11, 2008, 6:51am EDT

the older I'm gettin' the faster the days fly? why is that?
you've captured all the frustration in this well-paced poem,champ..:)

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Kimberly Ripley Sep 11, 2008, 7:39am EDT

You have an incredible way of venting your frustrations through your words! Love the poem!

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Rob Appell Sep 11, 2008, 7:50am EDT

You need to take a break once in awhile...for a little Elsie time. I know you have family that means the world to you, but I need to talk to them and tell them it's time for mom and granny to rest and slow down...she doesn't have as long as they do and needs to live her life for what she enjoys a little...like a rousing game of Naked Twister.

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Kathy W. Sep 11, 2008, 7:55am EDT

"Running on the treadmill / has become a way of life"

Ms. E:
Yes, you've started The Treadmill Club. I was thinking these same thoughts all week, trying to stay focused, trying to "get 'er done. And what will it matter if I do or don't?
In the big scheme of things, what matters? I guess it is time for me to read Erma B's last poem again. It always straightens me out. And, I'll start singing the new Adam's Family song again...
Do what you want to do...
Go where you want to go...

We love you, Ms. E. Just as you are, you're precious.
Wilka

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Pamela O. Sep 11, 2008, 8:07am EDT

Grandma, that was excellent. I feel like that a lot too lately. Time goes by so very fast, and my head spins. I thought it might get better as I got older, but I guess not! {{HUGS}} Love you, and thank you for your comments to my posts!

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flit . Sep 11, 2008, 8:25am EDT

I thought maybe you wrote this one for me! LOL

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Heather C. Sep 11, 2008, 8:36am EDT

Great poem Elsie. You mean, we are not supposed to feel like we are on a treadmill out of control on high speed every day? Oh boy. No one told me that! My life is usually only like that between September and May. School is to blame for that!

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Sep 11, 2008, 10:09am EDT

I really enjoyed this Elsie. Some days seem to run us! Where does the time go?

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Donna C. Sep 11, 2008, 11:26am EDT

I too am a member in good standing of the treadmill club.
It does seem that the older we get the busier we get. Or is it just that it takes us a little longer than it used to to do the same amount??
Thanks for a great poem Elsie.

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Steph-in-NE ..... Sep 11, 2008, 12:01pm EDT

love it wwish I was on that treadmill at time then when I am wish I get off...
thanks for sharing love it love it love it

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Sep 11, 2008, 12:08pm EDT

Dear Elsie...I strongly believe that this poem is all about a newly born person...I am feeling it right now..

your love, care and blessings made me so comfortable...thanks for being there with me
hugs

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Debra C. Sep 11, 2008, 12:33pm EDT

Some days are just like that, aren't they.

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Elaine S. Sep 11, 2008, 1:36pm EDT

I have days like that too.LOL
Very good poem

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Carol B Sep 11, 2008, 1:40pm EDT

Very interesting poem. I had one of those days today working in the preschool with 3 year olds. I wish I had some energy left to get on my real treadmill.

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Kay M. Sep 11, 2008, 3:07pm EDT

I really like this poem Elsie. Some days I feel this way as well.

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Lisa Frost Sep 11, 2008, 4:23pm EDT

funny thing is, since I haven't been able to drive or get out much, I am starting to miss it very much.

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Trish A. Sep 11, 2008, 5:16pm EDT

Great poem. Does your treadmill have an on/off switch?

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Larry H. Sep 11, 2008, 5:27pm EDT

loved your poem. I haven't been in the mood to do any writing lately. Have a couple Ideas though. Thanks for sharing your poem..

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Marge H. Sep 11, 2008, 5:31pm EDT

I do feel like I am running in reverse most days. So many times at the end of the day I will be so exhausted and then wonder what the heck I got accomplished.

great poem that we can all relate to.

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Janie E. Sep 11, 2008, 5:42pm EDT

I feel like this too often, than not!

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Alison Pearce Sep 11, 2008, 6:29pm EDT

Wonderfully expressed Elsie

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Donald M. Sep 11, 2008, 7:15pm EDT

Beautifully said Elsie. Mind if I get on the treadmill with you. My heart is already pounding. I feel like I am on a rollercoaster. Packing up for this hurricane, unpacking, packing up again. This time I may be heaven bound but to get up and run again would be just unfounded.

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John Philipp Sep 11, 2008, 8:28pm EDT

Elsie, this is why God invented pharmaceuticals. :)

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ELLEN B. Sep 11, 2008, 8:58pm EDT

Well you have done it again with your wonderful way with words Elsie, and you are so right. It seems at times that there has never been a day with enough hours in it. But it is ok. That is living, and having to make ourselves stop and rest is the problem. I love your zest for life, your honesty, and I am glad I stopped by. Excellent. And take some time for you, have a lazy morning tomorrow. Savor that coffee or tea, and then do what you want, NOT what you think you must get done, like tomorrow, it will be there. Ellen B

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Sheila Deeth Sep 12, 2008, 2:13am EDT

Good poem. It does feel like that sometimes, but your articles are music the ears of the rest of us as we run and run...

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Jennifer aka Jenn B. Sep 12, 2008, 9:27am EDT

Good one, I know the feeling!

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graham Lear Sep 12, 2008, 1:09pm EDT

That is so nice.

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William Dotani Sep 12, 2008, 4:19pm EDT

Pigs wearing lipstick never get on the treadmill of real life. They just get get confused making up stories that they know in their heart is a lie. Still they look so nice on Sunday.

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lynn a. Sep 13, 2008, 2:33am EDT

Elsie, I can so relate to this poem. It makes me never take a peaceful day for granted. And I have a lot of them. Not one is ever unappreciated. Hope you can get off that treadmill and just have fun. That's my cure for everything. Just have fun. And you can all by yourself. Think up some of your funny stories, trip to the moon, thoughts on any subject and you can come up with something funny.

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