The thing that breaks

 "It ain't right", "It's forbidden"
That's what's said, but they don't realize
that those who say "no", are the ones who want "yes!";
That most people crave stuff that they wish they could forget about.

But it's not as simple, as easy.
Especially when that thing is there when you are breathing,
in front of your eyes, embedded in each thought,
clinging to your skin as each morning sun comes up.

And then you find yourself dreaming while awake.
Repeating the mistake of fantasizing instead of
taking the time, to tell the truth of what you feel.
Feeling that by doing so you'll push away what's real.

Just Let it Out

Once again, breathe.

Release the tension on your neck,

breathe, again.

It's only a weight that's added to your back,

one more on top of the others,

a tower so high now that it's far to see where it ends.

It is said that nothing is given to us that we can't carry, or handle.

In my head though, it's getting pretty crowded.

Am I dealing with it correctly? am I handling it?

Or is it all reaching a boiling point?

Or is every reaction just a glimpse at an overflowing pot,

and I just think I am fine?

Once again, breath.

Others are doing it, why can't you?

Why cant' you close your eyes, put your head down, and walk?

Every now and then, let go of some weight,

toss a load aside, and take a new step, and probably a new load.

Balance it all: frustrations, anger, happiness and joy, and maybe the pot will result in a great stew.