April Fool’s Day
has come and gone,
and I’m still sitting here,
hanging on.
Emperor of lost time,
and missed opportunities.
King of foolish pride,
trying to find continuity.
Struggle as I might,
to catch the next wave,
hook the next line.
I’ve been a broken clock,
right twice a day,
but that’s not enough.
Greet the morning,
knowing
that the biggest obstacle
that I’ll face today
will be myself.
So strange to see the world,
lingering just out of reach.
Or am I out of touch?
Take it back to basics.
Face it,
the only way forward
is to find True North
and take it.
One more step.
One more ride.
Remember what it’s like
to feel alive.
Sitting still just lets the demons
catch your stride.
Break them off my spine
with another hard push
towards that hidden finish line.
No more time
for reflection.
The coffee’s almost gone.
Time to get after it.
Time to get it on.
It’s okay to doubt and wonder,
but don’t dwell on it too long.
The day is young
and promise
rises with the dawn.
DJR – 2023
