Lately it is hard to get to sleep.
Or I fall asleep
but then wake up
and have a lot of trouble
trying to get back to sleep.
Neighbours yelling?
Yes.
The city lights?
Yes.
Electronic gaming devices?
Yes.
and No.
I put them away
but my charging station is close by.
So I guess I have my answer why.
Struggling to understand
Which form
and what needs to be filled out?
The myriad sections
and questions required
seem to swim before the eyes.
That dash there,
sign here!
Countless frustrated hours later
another submission.
Pray this one is not sent back too!
On a roll
the five basic starting words
are used too often.
Must break up monotony!
No.
Questions are good
that is how you learn.
Just try to change things up.
Once it is opened
He wants to go into it.
No other box will do.
It has to be the lid.
Not the bottom
which means my puzzle when it is done
may not be able to close properly.
But he is so cute
curled up
I can not help but smile
as he starts to snore gently
and I struggle to get the pieces
to actually look like the picture!
No you said it would be at this time?
Where was it suppose to be?
How was I to know I was to bring that?
Who did say was organizing this?
What was the problem with the pinata?
When will I learn to ask these questions ahead of time!
It is more than just words.
Gestures, eye rolls or shrugs
also convey emotions.
The body has a language of its own.
Hence when a gentle touch
elicits such a strong emotion
all that is asked
is please listen
and maybe use your words
when needed.
Asleep.
Sick.
Heights.
In Love.
Behind.
It is always when you hit the bottom
you realize just how much it hurts.
Sitting on my stoop.
Making me uncomfortable
wondering why they are there.
I let the cat out
and they apologize for being there.
Not all men still means
women still don’t know their intentions.
Supplies!
Lunch Snacks!
Shoes!
Backpacks!
Orientation!
Bussing Schedules!
First Day Back!
Relief for the moms who drove themselves crazy
trying to get everything done in time!
Mistakes happen.
You say the wrong thing.
A small gesture is interpreted wrongly.
The meaning has been lost.
Understanding of the situation is seen differently.
How are we to act next?
What can you do to repair this night
Or what if the friendship is lost forever!?
Too many demons roil around in the brain.
Fear is the strongest and anxiety its companion.
Thoughts go on.
Sleep eludes as the events
Continue to play out
Over and over again.
No relief can be seen
And the next day is no better
As you try to live life normally.
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