Time or Quality Time

Six hundred things

are buzzing through

my mind.

******

Do this

Do that

Go there

Come here

******

I am one

only one

I can not

do everything.

******

I choose

which hoop

which place

deserves my time.

*******

Responsibilities first

which includes

children and grandbabies

Next, my well-being.

******

I do not punch a clock.

I do not have a set schedule.

I work harder

Than I have ever before.

******

I give you

an hour of time

I give up

financials stability.

*******

I value you

enough to

spend time with you

value me for my sacrifice.

******

Friends are priceless

Conversations are needed

the shared meal

enriches our time together.

******

I feel guilty

when I have

say no

to time for us.

******

There are times

when I must

beat the pavement

or close the office door.

******

My no

doesn't mean

I don't care

I just have to care for me too.

******

One day

I hope you

can see

I do this for moments with thee.

******

I would rather

have fun

and play

and enjoy our day.

******

Yet, you know

My days are long

at times

and my phone I silence.

******

I do so

for me

when I must work

and when I must sleep.

******

I will not

neglect me

nor jump through hoops

of those who do not understand.

******

Please show me

some understanding

Please show me care

When I have to decline time.

******

My time is

not free

to be exploited

on a whim.

******

My love for you

My respect for you

doesn't mean

I drop everything on a whim.

******

Respect me

enough to make plans

with me

so I can give you quality.