In the winter months, what I crave the most is sunshine
When I start getting irritable, it is a sure sign
For me to figure out a way to get exposure to sunlight
Even if it means working late into the night
The workday is so short that even when it ends early enough
Daylight has disappeared, therefore it is tough
To go out in the sun, unless I am willing to leave
Before my work is done, be ready to cleave
Myself from my desk, leaving work behind
And that requires a substantial shift of priorities in my mind
In this day and age, much of of my work can be
Completed on a computer, working remotely
Yet I feel guilty if I do not complete
Work at workplace, that feels like a defeat
Life at work and dad at home, I work hard to separate
I leave for home only after completing all tasks on my plate
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Because of this obsession most days I leave late
As winter progresses the melancholia does escalate
It is dark when I leave home and dark when I return
I am locked indoors all day, and continue to yearn
For exposure to the sun, which is the only remedy
For the seasonal blues that are affecting me
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My well-being I have decided to prioritize
Therefore, despite my reservations, I now rise
From my desk to leave for home before sunset
This represents a major change in mindset
Driving home in the golden hour feels heavenly
Even if there is unfinished work waiting for me
Passion...unbridled 