April 20: Come and Go

Abundant and unstructured time’s a prize

That slips away from every firm embrace.

One really shouldn’t find it at surprise

When tasks appear to fill an empty space.

When needed sleep must cease when it’s your turn

To tend to someone else’s urgent need,

And food’s delayed since you unwisely spurned

Your pantry check and recipe to read,

It all adds up to an exhausting day

In which your modest plans will end up scuttled.

Your inner critic will have much to say

About your planning skills- none of it subtle....