I was running on empty, there was no well of will-power left to tap
Ignoring the protests of my mind, I retreated to my bed for a nap..
*
I was caught in a complex web that had drained
Every ounce of my energy, I was finding it hard to remain
Focused on any task, or in a composed emotional state
I could not hold myself together, I was about to disintegrate
The threat of my unraveling was real and close
It could have snowballed into a disaster but I chose
To leave the world behind and go off to sleep
I chose to disregard the promises I was meant to keep..
*
Into a deep, dreamless sleep I probably fell
I woke up disoriented, for a few minutes could not tell
Where I was and the time of the day
But I felt transformed in a profound way
Only two hours had elapsed, but to me
It felt like waking up in a new century
*
The problems had not been resolved, of course
But now that I was no longer trying to force
A tired horse to sprint, I was able
To tackle them in a manner comfortable
The emotional angst I had felt earlier had melted away
I could focus without frustration coming in my way
*
The lesson I’ve learnt is that before I snap
I should gift myself a life-changing nap…
Passion...unbridled 