Unsure of your sense of identity
you question who you really are.
The determination that came with a goal
the future seen but not set in stone
is now a mere fantasy
as you wander this dark path alone.
No home to welcome you,
you belong to no one.
The desire to give up is strong
and you know this is a phase
one that will end.
Yet, you are dismissing the real possibilities of life
as they seem so bleak and misty.
What was once a failure
has become the reality you do not long to share.
Know your limits.
If possible listen to your body and follow its advice.
Sometimes we forget to listen
when the energy is not there.
When the deadlines are more important
and only serve to burn you out faster.
Stress leads to illnesses.
Illness leads to complications
and lower quality of life.
Take your sick day.
Get better.
Then go kick some a..
Who’s to say I don’t love you anyways?
What do you mean when I cry?
Did you like the latest remarks?
I’m not sure how to handle this rejection.
Are you going to eat that?!
Why can’t you see I have your interests at heart?
When are you going to be finished?
I an done with being rejected.
How kind of you to remark on my appearance.
Now bugger off and leave me alone!
Salad with a garnish.
The outfit for the day.
Drill sergeant yelling.
Evening plans confirmed.
Activities that are fun.
Tasty drizzles on food.
Dressing for the Ages
So these forms need to be filled out.
No. Not in triplicate.
Just your signature here…
here…
and here!
There we go.
Ah I see the name of your first born is….
The coffee spill – all over the keyboard.
The water in the shower suddenly burns.
Tripping over the cat who you saw laying in the middle of the doorway.
Your child being extra unruly this morning.
The news article that caught your eye was unpleasant.
Your morning commute had red lights and multiple delays, causing you to be late.
The only question that burns in your mind –
Was it a full moon last night?
When your efforts only seem to highlight further problem areas
What can you do?
Clean the new problems
or go drink some coffee
and forget you ever saw that huge dust bunny?
Nothing but the spine attached to the wings
Left on the side walk for passerby’s.
The molted skin from the snake that you had as a child.
A curled up male mosquito lying on the windowsill
As you are looking out at the snow falling behind it.
The dismembered and stripped body of the chicken from last nights supper
Spread around the kitchen floor curtesy of the dog.
Soon to be dead spider who mistakenly thought you would be a good landing spot.
Best of all
You live in a mortuary.
Life is grand.
Do this or else!
You’ll get a treat if you do it!
Well, I suppose I get the cookie instead then.
What do you mean you are not ready yet?
Anger is not the solution.
But it is not easy to give in for the aggravations
that one small child can create.
Please, finish up!
We have to go … now!
The littlest cat demands attention.
The morning activities still need to run on time.
Worries and stress continue to build.
Am I unsure if the body is getting sick
or if it is only the responsibilities of the day
throwing off the normal routine.
The desire for sleep is getting overwhelming
but persevere I will.
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