my, how tired i am today
how my legs feel sore
and my mind is contemplative
and sad

my, how well did i do today
i would say not so bad
i did the reading and the cooking
and had a little sweat
but as far as my expectations go
my own standard i have not met

my, how must we rest today
i'd say put down all things heavy
your phone, your book
your fear of how you look
to others and to yourself
yes, down
put it down
put
it
down

travel light in your dreams
free your hands
for the next heavy thing
but

at the end of the day
put it down

arise, arise!
you've been on me all night.
allow my fluff to recover,
be out of my sight.

go out, go out!
out of your room.
get some sun and some sweat,
go pick up a broom.

think not, think not!
of me until late.
you'll come back to me anyways!
hurry on, make haste.

go on, go on!
go ahead with your day.
though i do get lonely,
when you return it goes away.

i see, i see!
you are back, it seems.
come lie your weary head,
i'll carry your dreams.



glb©2020

You are not a tenant
in my mind anymore—
You have built a home
in my heart



glb©2018