Almost there, surely, I’m almost there -
Being a little better at guitar, or learning to make
Candles will be the thing to do it;
Doing more around the house is the key; just trying a little of
Everything will surely,
Finally,
Get me to where I can lay down my
Head and rest easy, knowing I’ve done it.
I know I’m almost there, after all, so surely
Just one more project, just one more skill (like
Knitting, perhaps?) will get me there. Yes, surely
Learning to weave together little lines of fabric will be just the thing for
Me!
No, actually - that’s too basic. I need something more
Original - Perhaps I could get into
Pottery? Yes, that’s it! A
Quickly spinning wheel, and a
Room full of dust, fire, and reshapable things;
Surely, seeing as I’m almost there, that will be
THE THING to do it. Tonight I’ll rest easy
Under the warm weight of blankets and purpose,
Vexed no longer! All those other hobbies
Wouldn’t do it, and neither would
Xanax - whatever my therapist says (what does he know?) But this'll do it -
Yes, you needn't doubt. This is the thing. Although...suppose I took up
Zip lining..?
About the Creator
Gabriel Huizenga
Twas for love of words that I first joined this site:
Poetry, essays, and dear short stories too;
For to live one's best is to read, and to write!
So find me in words here, and I'll find you 💙
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Comments (4)
This is soooo well done… I didn’t even realise the poem type (always forget the names of these) until I reached the u, v, w section! This is funny, relatable (although I fully embrace that I am here on earth to experience joy exploring many pursuits - even if each week I’m onto another new one 😂 the world has too much to be experienced to be still! ) and nicely written 😁
Hahaha this is a good one… yeah, what do they know!!
Such fun in being indecisive. That was me growing up, still not sure if I am there at age so-and-so. Yet between all the guessing you will find yourself. This was really great.
This was a fun one, read very stream of conscious in the best way possible! Also using your own sketch! So FUN!!