I Calmed Myself
I calmed myself intentionally
For my back was breaking
Under the anger of paperwork
Nothing puts me in a worse mood
I slow my breathing, telling myself we can do this
A raging fire of hatred is not easily tamped down
It is not what I wanted to do today
Or any other day. My neck, back and spine are cracking.
There is pressure that is ready to explode.
You are okay, I sooth myself.
Reminding my child self that it is not a daily thing.
We can do this, I reassure her. It is only once a year.
She bats her eyes at me, making me laugh.
A palatable start. My breathing begins to slow.
My eyes close, and I take the nap we both needed.
Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2021
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