"They call her useless
And yet push for achievement.
'I want a baby.'
They bicker between themselves,
And reproach her for being distant.
They dwell on money,
And indenture her to loyalty.
'I can't stand this every day.'
She is innocent.
They have ambitions."
Sometimes it is not even enough to keep pushing through devastation. Sometimes I have to stop. Yes, it makes me feel disloyal and useless, but how can I stay focused when I am exhausted? Sometimes to turn away from the demands of the world--even those I have imposed on myself--for a time, at least, can be a gift. It can be a sign of strength, and of longing to do right even when I don't have the energy on my own.
And yet push for achievement.
'I want a baby.'
They bicker between themselves,
And reproach her for being distant.
They dwell on money,
And indenture her to loyalty.
'I can't stand this every day.'
She is innocent.
They have ambitions."
Sometimes it is not even enough to keep pushing through devastation. Sometimes I have to stop. Yes, it makes me feel disloyal and useless, but how can I stay focused when I am exhausted? Sometimes to turn away from the demands of the world--even those I have imposed on myself--for a time, at least, can be a gift. It can be a sign of strength, and of longing to do right even when I don't have the energy on my own.
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