Most often, the decision I'm making right now is whether
to stay up to get just one more project done or
to give in to sleep since I've just woken up in the smaller little's bed
and I can find the way back into the cocoon post-haste
Scenarios beg me to try them on, like last Spring's clothes
I could stay up, set my timer for thirty minutes to work
I can do anything for a half-hour
Anything
And, the time will be up before I really even get settled in
Thirty minutes is easy, doable
And, it's transient...noncommittal
I could stay up, set my timer for thirty minutes to work
I could go to bed, set my alarm for 3:00 a.m.
I can fall asleep, the sooner the better
Because if I fall sleep now, within the next couple minutes,
I will wake up to a quiet house and a clear mind
3:00 will give me luxurious time
And, it's space for coffee...growing ideas
I could go to bed, set my alarm for 3:00 a.m.
Tonight, the decision to sleep now wins
The sooner, the better
For clarity, sanity....me
Write on,
b
Good choice... except for the 3 am thing! Please be sure to take care of yourself in the midst of all you do for others.
ReplyDeleteI struggle with this decision every night! But in my head, it sounds like a "struggle!" The way you write this, so poetic and calm - I wish it sounded like this with me! Thank you for sharing this slice!
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