I Could Have Written Today

#keepcalmWRITEon Day 13

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I could have written today.

Instead I overslept, then woke up in a panic.

I realized my list was long and my hours few.

I could have written today.

Instead I overanalyzed, then criticized my thoughts.

I realized my brain is full and my patience thin.

I could have written today.

Instead I overbooked my schedule.

I realized I don't even know what I don't know.

I could have written today.

Instead I overspent my time and energy.

I realized I am the thief of my own joy.

I could have written today.

Instead I overstepped my boundaries.

I realized 

I can be

much nicer

to myself.