Honesty
Honesty
Do I scream?
Do I laugh?
Do I cry?
If I’m being honest with myself, I’d like to do all three.
At the same time.
I can do this.
I can hold it together.
Everything will work out.
If I’m being honest with myself, I’d like to run away.
Very far away.
There is plenty of time.
I can prioritize things.
Nothing is that important.
If I’m being honest with myself, I’d like to stop.
Just stop doing.
I love my son.
I love my husband.
I love my friends.
If I’m being honest with myself, I’d like to be alone for a while
A week, a month, maybe longer.
There is an end in sight.
I can make it through this.
What doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger.
If I’m being honest with myself, I’d like an easy life.
On a farm with chickens.