We spent almost 34 years together.
I thought you were the one constant in my life.
You would always be there for me.
I counted on you day and night.
True, you weren't bright enough for everyone, but you were for me.
Then you left me, though, without a warning.
You were just gone and left me behind, in the dark.
I guess I should have been prepared that this would happen eventually, but I felt preparing would have looked as if I didn't trust you.
And then I just couldn't turn you on anymore one day.
We had a good run together, though, didn't we?
Farewell, little fluorescent tube. I'll miss you.
Poor little one…I hope its replacement is just as long lived and loved as much.
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I had hoped we could beat the Centennial Light together 😉
DeleteSeriously, 34 years was pretty impressive. I thought it needed mentioning. I don't even know how old it really was as it was already there when we moved in.
I echo Marsha's comment. ♥️
ReplyDeleteNot that I will even get the chance to find out! 😄
DeleteI don't think I've ever changed a fluorescent light in my life, lol.
ReplyDeleteNaive as I am, I wasn't even sure you could get a replacement for those tubes (you can get LED tubes in all sizes and different whites) because I never needed it before and never paid attention at hardware stores.
DeleteProbably the new one will die after a year or so and this time I'll know 😂
Ode to a bulb! :D :D :D
ReplyDeleteHey, it stayed even longer with me than my husband! 😂
DeleteI thought it deserved it.
I was just noticing the one in my garage the other day - bought the house 30 years ago and I have no idea when the last time it was changed out...hopefully I didn't just type this little chore into existence.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed!
DeleteIt was really much easier than I had always expected, both finding the right one and changing it. I just wish I had picked one that is less bright!
Wow - that's a long relationship you two shared! :) But I suppose all good things have to come to an end eventually. I hope you found this one easy to replace. Such a cute poem!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa! I think in these days when we have to get used to things breaking so easily, this is kind of special. Let's see how long the new one lasts!
DeleteLOL, well done. This made me smile as soon as I realized you were not left by someone you left ; )
ReplyDeleteWell, it didn't want to play nice with me anymore! I admit I wondered how people would read this ...
DeleteOh no! I am glad to see you have managed to replace it!
ReplyDeleteIt was actually really easy, I just had never paid attention to it before!
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