Poetry

Forgotten

Wasted

Still tasty

but not comforting

A symbol

Distractions run amok

Start over?

Or simply move on.

Bedtime comes

and the cold tea remains untouched.

Some come in the form of a pill.

Others find themselves a liquid.

Disguised as a scent they waft.

Recently, they have been alternative.

Yet unsurprising they are still necessary.

The cycle of life will continue

and so will our need to cure ills.

Just remember, experts are here for a reason.

Listen to them.

Our doctors know our health better than some.

Find one you trust

and your faith will be rewarded.

Asking for

Receiving it

Two different things.

Other people

can do as they like

You can only control you.

Do you forgive yourself?

Can you forgive yourself?

If not, what actions would help you find the peace you wish for?

If you can not forgive yourself

can you forgive those who have wronged you?

Forgiveness

like apologies

so hard to give

yet necessary for peace of mind.

Apologize to yourself

it might make all the difference in your world.

A phrase only a few can claim.

Regrets come in unexpected ways.

Most from decisions that you knew

should have

but you did not

make.

So instead of without regret

maybe we should say

I hope they died in peace with themselves

from choices they thought were made

to be good ones.

Or ones that they regret as bad

but sought to make amends for.

Philosophy calls for us to think

as logic follows.

Dreamers such as I merely want to dream.

A way of life for some.

A dietary necessity for others.

Taboo for ones like me.

Religious reasons aside

my digestion renders it indigestible for me.

So pork bacon is out

and turkey bacon is in!

Coffee every morning.

Sleeping in late.

One piece of chocolate.

Nah, make that two!

Scrolling the news sites.

Reading a web comic.

Playing a video game ALL DAY!!

This is not a classroom.

Real life means real problems.

Still, between budgeting

and appointments

little slips of paper are used.

Even office memos need notes.

I wonder what IRL means these days?

Eyes blurry

Light blinding

Feeling weary

TV grinding

News hurry

Heart yearning

Story’s journey

Anger burning

Great feeling

Sleep returning

Simple right.

No eating

or drinking

when at the computer.

What?

Oh the coffee?

Did not even notice it was in my hands when I sat down.

So automatically does it come with me.

Crackers are snacks.

Surely snacks are allowed.

Wait.

Is that a crumb stuck in the q key.

Sigh, alright.

No more food at the keyboard.

But I am keeping my coffee!

First step.

Walk to the door.

Second step.

Open the door.

Third step.

Walk through the door.

Four step. Optional.

Close the door behind you.

Right now

the first step is the hardest.