I woke up. I got up.

I woke up.

It was cold outside.
Under my blankets was where I wanted to hide.
My neck and back were screaming in pain.
I couldn’t force excitement out of my brain.

So there I lied, unable to get comfortable.
Thinking that if I did anything, I’d only cause more trouble.
Doing whatever I wanted was my only wish.
Now, I realized that I was being selfish.

The mother, who had no rest, got up for her crying child.
The father, exhausted from work, went back and “smiled”.
The friends and family, they cared for each other.
And the over thinkers, they never ceased to wonder…

So, I got up.

Still cold, I decided to make the most of the day.
Had a warm shower and closed my eyes to pray.
I pledged to endure my discomfort, even just for a little bit.
Said away with all the negativity and goodbye to all my sh!t.

Time always moves forward. Our mistakes are already forgiven.
I appreciate the opportunity, the new day that I was given.
Now I smile more, for no longer shall I live in vain.
Because who knows if we’ll wake up the next day again.