to read to ponder
so much more this earth in wonder
to work to sweat
finish task before dreaded deadline regret
to relax to ease
recharge renew fresh surge release
to family to friend
share joys daily day comprehend
to move to ride
swallow obstacle uncertainty ego pride
to pause to cease
total losses bandage hurt elbow knees
to write to express
thoughts tightly word compress
to all to none
end this poem fresh one begun
to die to sleep
deep secret beneath shut eyelid keep
to live be awake
eyes open wide much more beauty to partake
