Boredom with a Purpose

Bored out of my mind
I’m trying to rhyme
To get that mind
Off of seemingly pointless time
Wondering about life and love
About poetry seemingly sent from above
About long weeks ahead
Endless homework in sight
About these tired little eyes
Wanting to sleep tonight
About journals and flowers
Birthdays to come
Christmas and New Years
And Holiday “fun”
About this writing I’m doing
Seeming to come so naturally
About how these random thoughts
Running through this mind of mine
Could somehow come out
With such rhythm and rhyme
About Myspace and IM
And email out the wazoo
From girls and from boys
Some close and some so far
Each one bringing meaning
To this not so lonesome girl
Wondering about life
How’d I get so lucky?
With a mom, dad, and sister
I couldn’t think to leave
With a heavenly father
Lavishing me with love
Every minute and second
I feel his touch from above
Now I know
That this seemingly pointless time
Has done more than make a little rhyme
It has helped me to see
How lucky I be
And I thank Thee
For the time You’ve given me.