So you can take it less seriously

 

Do I judge you, of course 

But also, I understand

I did it too 

Now that we're clear 

I'm moving on 

Watching the dogs wade into cold creek water

Eddies around their brown and black legs 

Digging up liriope 

Planting heuchera and sedges 

He rakes leaves and small branches 

I take off my hat, unzip my vest 

The dogs run together 

That wildlife sign a reminder of friendship 

And what of yesterday? 

I cleaned the bathrooms 

Got a green smoothie and took the puppy for a walk in Lowe's 

It was raining 

Bought some toilet paper 

Sanitized the tub 

Vacuumed the upstairs carpets 

Turned myself into a gray rock 

Turned myself back into a person 

Drove to the doughnut shop 

Waxed poetic about ceramic mugs 

Laid on my side in the fetal position, gripping my ginger tea 

And what of tomorrow? 

Whatever happens, I'll prioritize feeling