The energy needed
to perform the simplest of tasks
takes more mental capacity
than I can now afford.
Focusing on the absolute necessary
means all the other chores
fall behind schedule.
Life has given me lemons
but the lemonade
is sour and puckers my face.
Old
Ancient
Memories
Walking
through
the Mirror
of our
Universe
Always wanting to be held
Never lets anyone else be first
Has to be the best at everything
But secretly is insecure
Wants reassurance of being loved
Needs to learn failure is an option
Not a sign of weakness
Confidence is a mask for anger
and the pain of being alone
Happiness is fleeting
but worth it if you lose your loneliness
The rhythms of life
certain things happen
at specific times.
Like waking up at 6am
every morning
because that’s what you have done
every other day
even if you were stupid and
stayed up until 2:30am.
Of course the cats also
help with this rhythm
since they like being fed
at their usual time.
Screwed up.
How bad?
Bad enough
the guilt
has its own guilt complex.
What can I do?
Run and hide?
Maybe I can stop moving?
Stay so still
no one will see me.
I’ll blend in.
People will forget me.
Stop thinking about me.
I will still be there
but no longer hurting others
or letting them hurt me.
Hot Pizza
Annoying person
Justice League
Marvel Universe
Theatre productions
gotta go to work
My lunch is not ready
Whisk out the door
Hope for a peaceful moment later.
Animated they tell stories.
Fun to watch.
Heartbreaking in their moments.
Suspense adds new dimensions.
Plot twists turn things awry.
Nothing would be the same
if we could not see the drawings move!
I’m in the wrong crowd.
I have responsibilities.
I want to be free.
I want to have no cares.
I worry.
I wish.
and that means I lost… something
Water spilled
all over the floor.
He knocked the glass over
again.
Mop and bucket.
Time to clean up.
At least it wasn’t her juice…
Spoke too soon!
Those who wait
are those who hide.
I find myself scared.
Do I hide?
Things go crazy.
I work stuff out.
Crash and burn.
Then up again
for the next crisis.
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