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.

Short on Time, Long on Thoughts

12/9/16
#keepcalmWRITEON Day 9
(( Middle of the night writing again))

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What to say tonight?
The air is crisp, the sky dark
The seasons changing in my heart 
Walls coming down,
Then going up...
Refuse to settle,
Make my own luck.
Stressed, yes.
Trusting the transition, yes...

But really, am I trusting?
Am I too far invested,
Or not invested enough?
It's become so common to have 

More questions 
Than answers.

It's become second nature 
To feel overwhelmed 
And tired.
Where is my faith?
Where is my hope?

Another day lies ahead.