Writers 
I woke up late, the sun was high, My alarm had given up nearby. It rang so long, then lost its voice, And filed a complaint against my choice.
I opened both my sleepy eyes, And saw my ceiling wearing lies. The clock said, “Seven.” I said, “No.” The clock said, “Ten.” I said, “Oh.”
I jumped from bed like startled soup, My blanket formed a rescue group. I searched for socks beneath my chair, Found three old pens and someone's underwear.
I asked my shoe, “Where is your friend?” It said, “He left. This is the end.” I searched the room with growing fear, Then found the missing shoe inside my ear.
I brushed my teeth with great concern, My toothbrush looked ready to return. The mirror showed a face so strange, I asked it, “Sir, can we exchange?”
The mirror said, “You need some rest.” I said, “I know. I did my best.” My hair stood up like angry grass, I tried to comb it. It said, “Pass.”
I entered the kitchen, full of hope, Then saw the fridge had learned to cope. Inside, one tomato sat alone, Looking like it owned a broken throne.
I asked, “Where is the breakfast, please?” The fridge replied, “We have no cheese.” I found some bread beneath a plate, It looked like it had seen too much fate.
I spread the butter with a knife, The butter fought to save its life. I pushed so hard, the bread flew high, And landed butter-side in the sky.
I stared at it upon the floor, Then stared at my empty cupboard door. My stomach said, “Just eat the thing.” My brain said, “No. We have some spring.”
I picked it up, then put it down, Because my dignity wore a crown. I drank some water, called it tea, And told my stomach, “Wait for me.”
I checked my wallet for some cash, It opened up and made a crash. Inside, one coin began to cry, And asked me, “Brother, why, oh why?”
I told the coin, “You’ll multiply.” It said, “That sounds like a terrible lie.” I checked my bank account with pride, The balance laughed and then it died.
I called my friend and said, “Good day!” He said, “Let’s eat and run away.” I said, “I’m ready. Let us go.” My wallet whispered, “Please say no.”
I put on clothes that looked quite fine, Except the shirt was from last time. I grabbed my keys and left the room, Then stepped outside into my doom.
A neighbor's dog began to bark, It looked like it had missed the dark. I asked, “What have I done to you?” It barked again. I said, “Me too.”
I walked along the busy street, Where every car had angry feet. A bus flew past me like a bird, I waved, but it ignored my word.
Another bus arrived with speed, Its passengers looked like they’d been freed. I squeezed inside, my face was pressed, Between a bag and someone’s chest.
A baby stared at me with doubt, As if it knew what I was about. A man beside me fell asleep, His head became a mountain steep.
He leaned upon my shoulder twice, I moved away and paid the price. He followed me like sleepy glue, I whispered, “Sir, what should I do?”
The driver honked at every tree, The conductor shouted, “Come with me!” The bus bounced over one big hole, I briefly saw my future soul.
A woman dropped a bottle of tea, It rolled beneath the seat with glee. A child began to sing aloud, And made the entire bus a crowd.
I reached my stop, then took a breath, I felt like I had cheated death. My friend was waiting with a grin, And said, “Come on, let’s eat within.”
We found a restaurant down the road, Where every price looked like a load. I opened up the menu slow, My wallet said, “We have to go.”
My friend ordered chicken and rice, Then asked me, “Bro, what’s your advice?” I said, “The cheapest thing will do.” He said, “You’re broke.” I said, “That’s true.”
The waiter brought a giant plate, My friend began to celebrate. I took one bite and felt so blessed, Then watched him eat the rest.
The bill arrived like thunder rain, My wallet screamed in silent pain. I paid my share and nearly cried, My bank account had run and died.
We left the place and walked outside, My friend said, “Life is a wild ride.” I said, “Yes, but before we roam, Can we please go and sleep at home?”
We caught a bus back through the town, And watched the sun begin to drown. The driver honked, the baby sang, The conductor shouted, “Change!”
A man beside me snored so loud, I thought he was addressing the crowd. I looked at him and tried to smile, Then moved away another mile.
At last, I reached my house at ten, I felt like I had lived again. I opened up the door with pride, Then saw my bed and nearly cried.
I dropped my keys onto the floor, Then dropped my dignity by the door. I checked my phone and saw a text, It said, “Bro, can you lend me next?”
I laughed so hard I almost fell, My wallet said, “You know this well.” I closed the phone and took a breath, Then plugged it in to cheat its death.
I checked my messages one by one, There were thirty-six from someone. Most said, “Where are you?” and “Hello?” One said, “Bro, I need some dough.”
I stared at it with great despair, Then looked at my empty wallet there. I typed, “My friend, I’m broke today.” He replied, “No problem. Same old way.”
I laughed until my stomach hurt, Then found a stain upon my shirt. I asked myself, “What have you learned?” My brain replied, “You should have turned.”
“Turned where?” I asked, confused. It said, “Anywhere. You’re clearly bruised.” I laughed at my own silly head, Then climbed into my tiny bed.
The bed made one suspicious sound, Like furniture had just been found. I ignored it, closed my eyes, And dreamed of chicken in the skies.
In my dream, I owned a throne, And every chicken was my own. My palace walls were made of bread, My crown was cheese upon my head.
My servants brought me spicy stew, My royal chef was Uncle Two. My car was shaped like giant rice, And every road was made of spice.
I wore a robe of fried plantain, And ruled the kingdom through the rain. Then suddenly, somebody yelled, “Wake up! Your breakfast is not held!”
I opened up my sleepy eyes, And saw the morning wearing lies. My alarm was screaming like a siren, My blanket looked like someone hiring.
I hugged the blanket, said, “Stay.” The clock said, “No, you have a day.” I begged for five more minutes’ grace, Then slept for forty-seven in the same place.
I woke again in panic mode, My brain was running down the road. I washed my face and grabbed my bag, Then found my shoe beneath a flag.
I looked at it with tears of joy, Because a shoe can bring peace, boy. I dressed myself in record time, My shirt was crooked, but looked fine.
I left the house and walked outside, My morning had begun its ride. A bird flew low and judged my face, Even nature joined the case.
I reached the place where I had to be, Looking like a survivor from sea. Someone asked, “Why are you late?” I said, “Traffic.” That answer’s great.
The teacher walked in with a file, We all immediately lost our smile. “Pop quiz,” the teacher said with grace, And every soul escaped the place.
I looked at question number one, It looked like question number none. Question two began to dance, Question three refused romance.
I answered four with great delight, Then erased everything in sight. My eraser became a loyal friend, I used it till the pencils bent.
The teacher said, “Time is almost done.” I thought, “My academic career has run.” I handed in my paper with grace, Hoping miracles occupied the space.
My friend asked, “How did it go?” I said, “Very good.” He said, “Really?” “No.” We laughed until the teacher stared, Then acted like we really cared.
At lunch, we discussed our pain, Comparing answers once again. Every answer made things worse, My score was already in a hearse.
We bought a drink to ease the sorrow, And promised to study tomorrow. Tomorrow, as we all well knew, Was a place where dreams rarely came true.
We opened books at night with pride, Then found a movie we could not hide. “Just one episode,” we all declared, Three hours later, nobody cared.
The sun began to rise again, Academic wisdom fled our brain. My friend said, “We’ll study at dawn.” Dawn replied, “You two are gone.”
We laughed at how we planned our lives, With calendars full of imaginary drives. We promised gym sessions every day, Then ate some chips and walked away.
We promised healthy meals by noon, Then ordered fried food under the moon. We promised sleep at ten each night, Then started talking at midnight.
Life, apparently, is one long joke, And we are characters with no cloak. We plan perfection every year, Then lose our plans and disappear.
We write “wake early” on the wall, Our bodies say, “No chance at all.” We write “save money” on the door, Then buy three shoes we don’t need four.
We write “read books every day,” Then watch ten clips while lying away. We write “exercise” beside the bed, Then exercise our thumbs instead.
Technology applauds our style, Our laziness achieves a mile. Our phones know more about our life Than any friend, sibling, or wife.
They know where we went last week, They know every song we like to seek. They know we searched for “easy money,” Then show us ads that aren’t funny.
“Make money in seven days!” they claim, Yet all seven days end the same. We click the ad, fill out a form, Then get twenty emails in a swarm.
One says, “Congratulations! You won!” We stare at it: “Winning what, son?” Apparently we’ve won a prize, Though we never entered twice.
It asks for our account details too, We say, “Nice try. I know what you do.” The internet is full of schemes, Some people monetize our dreams.
We delete every suspicious mail, Then get another one without fail. Somewhere, a prince needs our aid, His kingdom apparently was betrayed.
He promises millions if we assist, We reply, “Your kingdom can be missed.” Another email sells miracle tea, Promising abs by half past three.
We drink some water and watch TV, The abs remain a mystery. Our stomachs stay loyal to their role, They say, “We’re protecting the soul.”
Relationships are another joke, Especially when people stop to poke. Someone says, “We need to talk,” Suddenly we cannot even walk.
Our hearts begin to race and spin, Our brains say, “What trouble are we in?” Then they say, “I just miss you.” We nearly faint and say, “Oh, I do too.”
Love is complicated, strange, and sweet, Like buying food without checking the receipt. Sometimes two people flirt for months, Through texts, emojis, memes, and jokes.
One finally says, “I like you.” The other says, “Oh, I like you too.” Then both disappear for several days, Because nobody knows the next phrase.
Romance needs courage, apparently, But courage is often on emergency. So both continue sending memes, And call it communication of dreams.
Family life is funnier still, Especially when Mom gets a bill. She asks, “Who used all the data?” Everybody suddenly becomes a spectator.
Dad sits silently with tea, Looking like he knows the guilty party. Someone says, “It wasn’t me!” Mom says, “Then who could it be?”
Silence fills the entire hall, Even the wall refuses the call. She checks the Wi-Fi history fast, Every excuse is failing fast.
Somebody watched videos all night, Somebody streamed cartoons in HD light. Someone downloaded a giant file, Then pretended innocence with a smile.
Mom sighs deeply and walks away, “This house will bankrupt me one day.” We all laugh and promise to change, Then use more data in a strange exchange.
Sunday morning looks peaceful at first, Until hunger enters like a thief. Breakfast is cooking in the kitchen, Everybody arrives without invitation.
The smell travels through every room, Like a fragrant blessing cutting gloom. Somebody says, “Who wants some?” Every hand appears: “I want some!”
One person eats the biggest share, Everyone else pretends not to care. Food can unite a family fast, Especially when there’s chicken at last.
One piece remains upon the plate, Every eye begins to calculate. Nobody moves, nobody speaks, Everyone waits like seven weeks.
Grandma reaches over with calm delight, Takes the chicken and says, “Good night.” We stare at her in shock and pain, She smiles like a queen who conquered Spain.
Grandparents possess ancient power, Their stories last an entire hour. They say, “When I was young and strong…” Then tell the same story all day long.
You listen politely and nod, Though mentally asking assistance from God. But somehow their stories are sweet, Like memories wrapped in a beat.
You laugh, you learn, you sit and hear, And secretly hope they stay for years. Neighbors also create comedy daily, Their arguments arrive unusually loudly.
“You borrowed my bucket!” someone cries, “No, yours was the other size!” Ten minutes later, everybody knows, Because neighborhood drama loudly grows.
Children gather to watch the scene, Adults pretend they have never seen. Somebody brings a plastic chair, Clearly prepared to settle there.
Another neighbor turns up late, Asking, “What happened? Is there a debate?” Someone explains the entire fight, Including details from last night.
The original argument gets forgotten, New arguments become suddenly rotten. By sunset, peace has returned, Though everybody’s feelings are burned.
Tomorrow there’ll be another scene, Because peace is rarely evergreen. Life keeps moving, day by day, While we complain along the way.
We lose socks, money, phones, and keys, We sneeze at flowers, cough in the breeze. We miss buses by exactly one breath, Then chase them down like escaping death.
We forget passwords we just created, Then blame technology for feeling frustrated. We set reminders and ignore them too, Then ask why reminders never do.
We create passwords like “Password123,” Then act surprised when security disagrees. We change it to “Password456,” Feeling like genius-level tricks.
The computer asks, “Are you a human?” We click “yes” and say, “Clearly, I am.” Then it gives twelve pictures to test, “Select all traffic lights,” we do our best.
One tiny light escapes our sight, The website says, “Try again tonight.” Technology is brilliant and rude, It somehow knows when we’re in the mood.
Search for one embarrassing thing, Ads appear like they know everything. Search for food at half past two, Suddenly every restaurant appears to you.
Search “how to get rich,” and behold, Forty gurus offer secrets untold. Search “how to sleep,” and late at night, The internet suggests blue-screen light.
Social media is another maze, Where everybody displays perfect days. Someone is traveling, someone is glowing, Someone is eating, someone is flowing.
Someone has a car, someone has two, Someone says, “Blessings” with a new shoe. You look at your life and feel small, Then remember nobody posts the fall.
Behind every perfect picture online, There may be chaos hiding behind the shine. Someone posts, “Living my best life!” While arguing badly with their wife.
Someone posts, “Peace and happiness,” Then fights strangers in the comments with mess. Someone posts, “No negativity here,” Then insults somebody before the year.
The internet loves contradiction, Because humans are walking fiction. We laugh at others and laugh at ourselves, While our phones sit proudly on shelves.
I once tried making motivational quotes, “Wake up early and conquer the goats.” That sounded inspiring for about three seconds, Then even I thought it made no sense.
I wrote another: “Chase your dream!” My dream replied, “Can I first have some cream?” I wrote, “Never give up!” with pride, Then gave up on the quote I tried.
Motivation is wonderful when you’re awake, But sleep has offers you cannot forsake. We all want success, glory, and fame, But nobody wants the boring game.
We want the mansion, not the bricks, We want the harvest, not the tricks. We want the trophy, not the race, We want the smile, not the face.
But life demands we do the work, Even when laziness acts like a jerk. So we rise again and try our best, While secretly craving a week of rest.
Failure visits everyone some day, Sometimes wearing a ridiculous display. You can fall and look very silly, You can miss the goal by half a mile.
But laughter makes the pain feel light, Like turning darkness into a joke at night. You dust yourself and start again, Because quitting rarely wins the game.
You learn a little, fail some more, Then discover what courage is for. One day you’ll look back and see, How strange your journey used to be.
The missed buses, the broken plans, The borrowed money, the shaky hands. The bad exams, the awkward dates, The meals that arrived embarrassingly late.
The silly jokes, the endless fights, The long conversations under streetlights. All those moments made you grow, Though at the time you didn’t know.
So laugh when life becomes absurd, Especially when nobody understands the word. Laugh when your food falls on the floor, Then maybe don’t eat it anymore.
Laugh when your phone dies at one percent, After all the data you already spent. Laugh when your plans go completely wrong, Because disappointment cannot last forever long.
Laugh when your shoes decide to disappear, Then buy a pair and keep them near. Laugh at your mistakes with humble grace, Even when your error has a public face.
Laugh when your alarm wins the war, Laugh when you forget what you came for. Laugh when your wallet looks depressed, Laugh when your bank account needs a rest.
Laugh when someone says, “Be there in five,” And arrives after civilization survives. Laugh when the internet decides to freeze, Right when you desperately need it, please.
Laugh at the drama, laugh at the pain, Laugh when plans collapse like rain. Laugh when your friend says, “I’m almost there,” Though they haven’t even left their chair.
Laugh when your sibling steals your food, Then says, “I thought it was understood.” Laugh when your neighbor borrows your pen, And somehow it never returns again.
Laugh when your charger disappears, Then find it after several years. Life is not a perfect movie scene, Nobody stays forever clean.
We stumble, mumble, trip, and fall, Sometimes we don’t know much at all. Yet somehow, through the wildest days, We find small reasons to give praise.
A good friend, a meal, a song, A joke that helps you carry on. A quiet night, a peaceful bed, A funny thought inside your head.
Maybe wisdom is simply this: Don’t take every problem as apocalypse. Not every bad day means your life is done, Sometimes you just need food and sun.
Sometimes you need to sleep twelve hours, Then wake up ready to fight the flowers. Sometimes you need to call your friend, And laugh until the sadness ends.
Sometimes the cure is very small, Like sharing jokes in a crowded hall. So here we stand, ridiculous souls, Chasing dreams and missing goals.
Buying snacks we cannot afford, Then praying for money from the Lord. Making promises every New Year’s Eve, Forgetting half before we leave.
We say, “This year, I’ll change my life!” By January fifth, we’re eating fries. Yet still we try, and that’s the thing, Hope keeps giving life its spring.
Maybe tomorrow brings more cash, Maybe tomorrow brings another crash. Maybe tomorrow we’ll wake on time, Or maybe sleep will win the crime.
Maybe tomorrow we’ll study hard, Or watch another silly card. Maybe tomorrow love will call, Or maybe nobody calls at all.
Whatever happens, we’ll survive, Because laughter keeps the heart alive. So if today feels slightly wrong, Put some laughter in your song.
If your plans have gone astray, Remember there is still another day. If your wallet looks painfully bare, At least you still have oxygen and air.
If your exam has made you cry, Study harder; don’t simply lie. If romance leaves you feeling blue, Eat some food and call a crew.
If your phone decides to die, Look at clouds across the sky. If the Wi-Fi starts to misbehave, Remember civilization was once without it anyway.
If your neighbor starts another fight, Grab some popcorn and stay polite. If your friend arrives extremely late, Tell them, “Welcome, your majesty, we celebrate.”
If life throws lemons at your head, Make lemonade or check your bed. And now this poem reaches the end, Though nonsense still remains our friend.
If you laughed once, my work is done, If you laughed twice, we both have won. If you laughed three times, tell your crew, And if you didn’t, blame line two.
Life is strange, ridiculous, and bright, So laugh a little and sleep good tonight
