Every Day Life

Morning breaks slowly

As eyelids peel upward,

Blinking and rubbing 'til fully alert.

Rising with dread of

The workday ahead,

Headaches and heartaches

And fingernail dirt.

Breakfast... A doughnut...

A fast bite or two...

Gulping down coffee,

A quick glance at news...

Skeptically donning the workday apparel

As daily routines help to keep us on cue.

Five days a week

The rat race continues,

Living for weekends and vacation breaks,

Hoping the golden years

Make it worthwhile,

That everyday life gives back

More than it takes.

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