I DO NOT WANT TO GET OUT OF BED TODAY

 

I do not want to get up today, I’d rather stay in bed with dreams and stories floating around in my head instead. 

I don’t want to fiddle about wiping sleep from my eyes. 

Or rising staggering to and fro peering in the wardrobe to find something to wear. 

Especially as I have nowhere special to go today. 

I don’t want to get up, I really don’t. 

My phone rang a friend called, I was tempted to let it ring. 

But my curiosity had to win it always does 

‘Hello Barbara, how lovely of you to call.’ 

‘Penny could we meet up today.’ 

(Oh no I do not want to get up) 

‘I have lots to share with you, please come.’ 

That thing called curiosity raised it’s head again, I tried a feeble excuse, which was brushed aside with, 

‘you will be pleased to come when you hear what I have to say.’ 

‘Ok where and what time?’ 

Oh, how I wanted to stay in bed today! 

The bedclothes were flung off in disarray, as my legs were swung out of bed faster than they had in many a day. 

Head spinning, thoughts of which outfit should I wear. 

Which would be the most suitable for the mystery meeting. 

My wardrobe has many hidden choices from the ’60s ´70,s, ´80s, ’90s and if I remember there is one from 2020 as a Christmas present. 

Into the shower for the briefest of time, quick-dry, leaving bits I can’t reach still a bit damp. 

An underarm spray missed the first armpit by a mile. 

Calming myself down before spraying the perfume, to ensure no stain by accident on the chosen garment remained. 

Oh, I did not want to get up today. 

Shoes, jewellery, a handbag that one will do, as long as they match. 

At last glance how do I look? 

On arrival, I walk in and shake off the doldrums and shine with good humour and walk over to captivate my friend and a room full of strangers making them smile too. 

As I am a storyteller and where ever I go, I am invited to tell a tale or two. 

The surprise was then sprung, my friend had found a bulk buyer for my latest book. 

The shock was far too much I woke up, I knew I wanted to stay in bed today.

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