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Most days
Waking up is heavy lifting...
Minds already drifting...
Tell myself "today will be different"
"You dont have to be so distant"
Brush my teeth, brush my hair,
"You will not feel the deep despair"
Get dressed! "IGNORE THE PRESSURE IN YOUR CHEST"
"FOCUS!" "you can do this, I promise you'll get through this!"
Make the coffee, wake the kids,
Take a breathe, dont let this win.
Get them dressed, clean up their mess
"You do not have to be depressed!"
Smile politely, nod contritely
"You can choose to see things brightly!"
Lift up you chin, put on a grin,
It's time to face the day again.
Minds already drifting...
Tell myself "today will be different"
"You dont have to be so distant"
Brush my teeth, brush my hair,
"You will not feel the deep despair"
Get dressed! "IGNORE THE PRESSURE IN YOUR CHEST"
"FOCUS!" "you can do this, I promise you'll get through this!"
Make the coffee, wake the kids,
Take a breathe, dont let this win.
Get them dressed, clean up their mess
"You do not have to be depressed!"
Smile politely, nod contritely
"You can choose to see things brightly!"
Lift up you chin, put on a grin,
It's time to face the day again.
Published 31st Oct 2019
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31st Oct 2019 8:18pm
The lilting rhyme of this write counterpoints the gravity of it's content well. It's good technique. This seems a cathartic spill. Thank you for sharing with us and welcome to the DU.
In kindness,
Daniel
In kindness,
Daniel
1st Nov 2019 1:54am
Thank you. I'm kinda new to this, I write alot but have never let anyone read it.
1st Nov 2019 2:30am
It's a pleasure to meet you Vickie. There are many talented artists here of every stripe.
31st Oct 2019 8:24pm
Your final thoughts:
"
"You do not have to be depressed!"
Smile politely, nod contritely
"You can choose to see things brightly!"
Lift up you chin, put on a grin,
It's time to face the day again. " <<<<<___________Why? I realize it's a sacrifice for family but why the Sacifice? for pen and expression?
Love the rhythm and meter to this spill
"
"You do not have to be depressed!"
Smile politely, nod contritely
"You can choose to see things brightly!"
Lift up you chin, put on a grin,
It's time to face the day again. " <<<<<___________Why? I realize it's a sacrifice for family but why the Sacifice? for pen and expression?
Love the rhythm and meter to this spill
1st Nov 2019 2:00am
They are just things I tell myself to get through the day... I guess masks are easier sometimes
2nd Nov 2019 3:44pm
I see you, Vickie. I've told myself all the same things. Whatever it takes....
Really nice write. Welcome to DU!
Really nice write. Welcome to DU!
3rd Nov 2019 1:44am
