Pour my woes on paper

At this point, I think I have completely unraveled

In the past few weeks, my mind has traveled

Into places that are abysmally dark

I keep hoping against hope for a spark

To bring back a semblance of normalcy

But the normal state of things keeps eluding me..

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I’m growing increasingly frustrated, I fear

My patience has completely worn out, it appears

Into a hibernating mode I want to go

But there is no way for me to take things slow

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When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade

But eventually those lemons start raining on your parade

You’ve got to look for motivation when there is none

No matter the circumstances, things need to get done

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In writing this verse I have crystallized

My frustrations, now I can rise

Above my woes, and get stuff done

The healing power of writing has won