Priority

I just learnt that the English language originally

Did not have a plural for the word “priority”

But these days we all talk about our many priorities

Our to-do lists have seen an increase

In the number of things vying for our attention

Therefore the singular priority has found an extension

Into the realm of plurality-priorities now have to compete

Amongst themselves to occupy the top seat

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When multiple things we try to prioritize

What we invariably fail to realize

Is that nothing remains a priority in that case

And another exhausting decision we face

To find the one thing that needs to take precedence

Over others based on its importance

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So let me prioritize one thing in this moment

And for that one task be fully present