taking care of myself

there's so much to do

I may never get finished

my plans for the day

have greatly diminished

gotta take out the thrash

gotta wash the dishes

gotta cook some supper

healthy and delicious

I do this, that,

and something else

all in the name

of taking care of myself

there's too much to do

and it just won't wait

time to be calm

and meditate

vacuum the carpet

mop the floors

straighten the welcome mat

outside the front door

clean all the knick-knacks

on top of the shelf

all in the name

of taking care of myself

when will I be finished?

when can I take a break?

maybe starting this cleaning

was a major mistake

all of this cleaning

leaves me perplexed

maybe I'll get ready

clean the bathroom next

will cleaning help 

my mental health

it's all in the name

of taking care of myself