Heather has a Bachelor's Degree in English from Moravian College and has been freelance writing for more than 12 years.
Regretted choosing the path of apparently a lot of resistance
No longer a properly functioning human being
That fantasy has temporarily disappeared for the rest of the week
Going through the motions to get through this very long schedule
Trying to keep a low profile to not stir up any type of trouble
Apparently just opening up my mouth tended to move the spoon
Around in the melting pot of an office environment
Ready to keep a very low profile and listen to The Clash for protection
Maybe, should switch to something mellower like decaf
Not sure there's such a thing for music though
Need something calm, but not too calm
Can't be falling asleep at my desk while on the clock
That would cause quite a stir; not ready to go down that road
Let's stick with Joe Strummer and company to listen to today
Back to getting into the grind of the work week; or ground into dust
Feeling like that proverbial mask of humanity slipping away
Falling into the biggest wastepaper basket of life
Disappearing into the muck and mire of very gross trash
Wondering how it got to this point where almost all was lost
Realized that I'm simply just suffering from fatigue
Been working way too hard and burned out
Haven't had a break to properly rest and recuperate
Travelling at a break neck pace to cover supply and demands
Don't know if I'll ever work this type of schedule again
Really feeling the affects of it this time around
Irritable and emotional more than the last time
Starting to think that it was a very bad idea to volunteer
For a schedule that I just can't maintain
Not having a moment and rest for myself
Always waking up with the sound of a screaming alarm clock
Falling asleep at the drop of a hat while watching television
Still in my 30s and suddenly transformed into a 90 year old
With the energy of a rust bucket machine on its last legs
Don't understand sometimes how working in an office
Can deplete so much life force out of someone
Understood completely that it was all a mental type of exhaustion
Patience worn extremely thin and eager for Friday to come
Sadly, it's not fast enough for this impatiently intrepid worker
Taking it a single day at a time
Getting as much sleep as humanly possible
Avoiding making any sudden movements and decisions
Will be fine at reaching the conclusion of the week
Without making any sudden waves or overturning any pots
That's all anyone can ask for.
The object that anyone should avoid becoming.
Comments
BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on January 14, 2020:
It's quite easy to overload oneself.
I hate falling asleep and missing the only time you have to enjoy life.
Just as much i hate waking up to the sound of an alarm clock.
Sounds like you need a break. Take a few days or weeks to refresh yourself.
Great read.
