How many times have I said
I am too busy
I am too tired
I have too much to do
I am in too much pain
I am whatever the excuse is.
The reality is that
I have to make the time
for what is important
I should never be too tired to pray
or too busy to read
or crochet
or the things which
bring me joy.
I should never be working
so much that I cannot
have time with my wife
There are always things to do
but time with family and God
and time for myself is important.
I deserve the time to write my poetry,
to read or listen to an audio book
to spend time with Zoe
to listen to the inspiration
and guidance and answers
that come from the Ultimate.
I will still get it all done,
but I am also going to
make the time
for that which I say are
priorities in my life.