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Exhausted


I planned a great post
With so many words
and ideas,
I had so much
to share...
And then
life got in the way
quizzes to grade,
groceries to buy,
a debate to watch...
Today
I show up
sleepy,
with few words,
a couple of ideas,
knowing that
my writing
will always
be there for me...


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  1. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2016 at 6:40 AM

    I am watching the debate (hours later, after a day at school) and also exhausted from a long day.
    Hurray to you for still getting your writing in despite the time suckers that got in the way. The longer pieces of writing will come on other days!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 27, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    I watched the debate, but found I didn't sleep well afterwards. I don;t think this is entirely the debate's fault. I think I am becoming sensitive to screen time before bed.

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  3. JulieanneSeptember 27, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    I watched too. Read the fact checkers. Read. Couldn't settle down, so I sliced! Glad you did too.

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  4. Linda BSeptember 27, 2016 at 9:31 AM

    I watched and wrote, too, Michelle. What an evening! I am hopeful! And I'm looking forward to reading some of your new writing!

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  5. RamonaSeptember 27, 2016 at 10:52 AM

    Some weeks we just show up. Glad you shared your sleepy self today in the middle of all that life asks of you.

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  6. Jennifer LaffinSeptember 27, 2016 at 8:38 PM

    Glad you still showed up, despite the craziness of life! Hope it all settles for you soon, friend!

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