Living Life Twice

  May 26 On this day in 1864 the Territory of Montana in the USA was ‘organized.’ An interesting turn of phrase… Organizing Montana Montana’s territory Was a shambles All higgledy-piggledy   Dishes piled high in the sink No one was taking out the garbage Strange smells emanating From deep recesses.   Montana needed organizing -A modicum of order -A spring clean -A bit of spit and polish Montana needed a maintenance order An antedote for mayhem Lines of demarcation.   Montana’s territory Was suitably organized All spick and span Everything lined up Montana appreciated A newly defined border And a sense of sweet order. ©Alan j Wright  

  May 10 May 10th is known as National Clean Up Your Room Day in the United States, encouraging people to take care of their personal space and making their surroundings tidy and organized. I am not sure if this day is celebrated or observed anywhere else in the world, but a good clean up isn't a bad thing...     Clean Up Your Room Here’s a broom Clean up your room Clothes off the floor Messy no more With your bed neatly made It’s a clean up parade! Books neatly stacked Toys also packed Let in some air Sunshine repair No haz chem alarm A clean room has charm.   ©Alan j Wright