Mock Prescription


As I awoke this morning

I sat perched on my thinking cushion

A cup of coffee snug in my grip

Sweet and smooth on my tongue

I was ready to add in some thoughts

That would clearly derail my day

I closed my eyes and smiled some

Remembering a time when I was bolder

I was lighter and searched out things to try

There was a time where I laughed and played

Embraced being singular and not afraid

I am still that girl but with restrictions

Life may have tainted my hazel green eyes

People and circumstance crusted over my mellow

I quickly brushed past the list of things I feel I must do

Keeping a promise to my inner child

I broadened my smile edging out worry and pity

And decided to write myself a prescription to relax

Perhaps find something fun and silly to do

Staying in the present without the added weight

Of worry and fear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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