Replace the routine with purpose,
the chore with a goal,
if only in increments.
Understand everything
with possibility in mind.
But don’t dream.
Fantasy begs to dominate
the current state,
once demoted for it’s stake
in reality down to mortal emotions.
If you have to backtrack to the truth
you took the wrong course to begin with.
Instead, do what you know you should
to avoid regret.
Think how easy it can be,
when taken step by step,
and nothing overlaps,
so you never forget
or fall behind.
Life’s hours so donated
to the communal effort,
to the family,
the sun ignored leaves abruptly
and we follow directions and let it,
continuing the things that may earn us
the ability to matter tomorrow.
