Taking Small Steps
A Poem on Being Overwhelmed
Doing anything can be overwhelming, be they tasks or managing relationships. Trying to do it all, especially in the age of instant gratification, is daunting.
What do we do when anything seems to drown us? The answer- small steps. We sometimes cannot do it all (at once) despite trying ever so hard.
We may not be able to do everything at once, but we can take matters step-by-step. These senryus suggest how.
Stairs so sharp and steep
Are difficult to climb up
Ascend one by one
Stairs so sharp and steep
Our eyes must be on the one
Pivotal to climb
Stairs so sharp and steep
One must ascend these high stairs
At a reasoned pace.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (5)
I love it, congratulations!
Congrats love this
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Oh wow. Love this a lot Michelle! Instant new subscriber here. Well done on this getting Top Story. So much great advice and presented in a beautiful way. Gentle, encouraging and empathic!
I get overwhelmed very easily so I try my best not to bite off more than I can chew. Loved your poem!