Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Rationalizations. I was to have seen my grandson, Rowan, today, But, his father, having a cold, thought it best to delay. Disappointed, I began a series of rationalizations: I was really too tired to cope with a five-year-old; The predicted sunny day became cloudy and cold; I needed to have time now to finish my writing; I had no adequate snacks for the sharing; He really wasn't ready for that scooter I had ready for him; The house was disorganized and not ready for his explorations; I was relieved not to catch his father's cold; So many thoughts to make me feel better. It was all for naught. I just plain missed him this planned-for day. Frank Maurer 11 January 2026 2250 Hours.