Friday, June 19, 2026

Mary Jennings

Waking up from confusion and inertia

In harried dreams, I am hurried,

no time to mull over my mistakes.

Moaning about them comes to no good,

as if I’m hankering for a handout.

I am only weary, and praying 

for a way out

before the dust settles,

and pronto.

Oh, to walk upon the sand

under the sun,

instead of being pent up

with the bedbugs in my wake.

Waking up 

from confusion 

and inertia

I resurface

No need to hurry

No need to worry

No need to suffer

All that I have is sufficient

 


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