Stress

I work hard

too hard

so exhausted 

I have nothing left

to give

my children

my husband

my friends

something is amiss 

the police of my mind 

are on a doughnut break

my soul and good nature

exposed

no bullet-proof vest

to protect this innocent helpful spirit

who suffers?

all around me

who wins?

corporate America

the hardest lesson

is to not get caught up

in the frenzy

in the pleasing

to the point

where your body rebels

and decides to shut down

menopause at 41?

enough.

bucket list

No, I haven't seen the movie "Bucket List", 

but I like the idea.  

How many times have I stated in my mind

or out loud to family and friends

the things I want to do - to accomplish 

in this life time.

Why not put it in writing

make it real, not just an

"if only I could" fleeting thought.

So here goes, 

1.  Publish a poem.

2.  Publish a book.

3.  Live by the beach.

4.  Be able to converse in Spanish.

5.  Be able to converse in French.

6.  Have a small well-kept home beaming with light.

7.  Play guitar well enough to entertain children and friends.

8.  Sing on key!

9.  Be able to walk/bike to town/shops.

10.  Create art - of any kind (painting, sketches, pottery, jewelry)

I have given birth to two beautiful children, found a great love, and worked in a profession that helps others.  The above list is just for me. Nothing glamourous, some might say simple.  Yet, these are the things I think about, the lingering goals that simmer.