There are only
so many
big, heavy moons
floating
in the dark
morning sky
that you’ll see.
Only so many times
the stars will show
themselves.
Just a handful of hugs left
from your kids.
And there’s no guarantee
you’ll make it through
to see sunrise.
So, what are you waiting for?
Where is the happiness?
Why do you spend
so much of your life
accepting beliefs and dreams and
roles and responsibilities
and expectations and lessons
and fears that
are meant to hold you down,
and keep you
stuck in the same old,
same old routine?
~ K.J.