Author: drachenkreiger

Covers the furniture.

My clothes are not exempt.

Even the shower only takes some away.

For a rub afterward soon replaces the lost ones.

Petting,

Scritching,

Cuddling and

Rubbing.

Their hair is their way to remind you of their love.

Sitting at the computer.

Playing my game.

Sudden knock.

A yell from outside.

Peeking through the curtain.

Trick or Treaters.

Oops.

I forgot about Halloween.

Not a migraine.

Not.

Not yet.

The cause of could be anything.

Lack of sleep.

Not enough water drunk.

Children screaming.

Though most often

it is the caffeine addiction

that influences my morning ritual.

So, off to the kettle I go

and hope this works.

If not,

you’ll find me

curled up

hiding in my blankets

where I can hide from the light of day!

Anticipation for the moment to come

disappears into a palpable disappointment.

Reasons aside it feels like a balloon popped

and all you can do is let it go.

Understanding why does not always mean

you feel sympathetic.

Still, come what may, this may be for the best.

I’m willing to admit

I did this to myself.

Mostly.

I succumbed to temptation

and let my interest

take me for a ride.

Until,

late last night

I realized what time it was

and sent myself to bed.

Except

I forgot about the child

and nightmares

and how they caused me lack of sleep.

So now

bleary eyed

and bushwhacked

I sit down

with a coffee mug in hand

and wish I could pull this off once more.

Like I used to in my earlier days

of University.

When something does not work

You need to try a different approach.

This is true in business, parenting and well – in life.

So now is how you figure out if you can implement the darn thing.

If not, try again tomorrow.

It is so easy to blame someone

for all the wrongs found in the world.

Or in this house

all the missing dishes.

Unfortunately, most of the time

should we check their room

we will find evidence to back up that theory.

A state of mindlessness.

Or an inconsequence of an early dismissal.

A backhand compliment

that creates a chance of anger.

Or simply a way to try to get things done quicker.

Either way you look at it

Actually…

Never mind.

It creates a panic

which you can not ignore.

The thought of stepping

into the place where

they are induces

so much fear.

You have to learn to control it.

Or it will ruin your life.

But also realize you do not owe anyone your time

at the expense of your mental health.

Thankfully nowadays

Corona Virus rules make it easier to avoid things.