not in favor
the fact of the matter is
sometimes you meet the right person
during the wrong time, for one
or for both of you
and you might love them
and im sure they miss you every
night that you're absent from their bed
and i can probably guess that you're
mad at the clock that sits on your nightstand
because the timing was not in your favor
but i regret to inform you that
there is absolutely nothing
you could do about the ache that you
feel for them
because that's how life goes
sometimes
the one person who could heat up your
entire body as soon as they lace
their fingers in yours
the one person that made you feel
everything and nothing all at once
is not meant to be yours
Second Hand Lust
Two strangers together
in the night’s cold heat,
… that was the beginning.
Sharing warm breath,
escaping in passion,
as sweating bodies
cooled in the morning sun.
… that was the second time.
Since then to now,
night’s cold darkness
crossed over into morning
of the sun’s cold heart
as many days have passed
a lonely crossing.
… there has been no other time.
Two strangers no longer;
rather passing through time,
as well known, yet distant friends.
As days’ pass,
passing conversation
of what happened in separate lives;
being constantly polite,
never really knowing why.
… perhaps there might be another time.
No, I think not.
Like passing conversation,
so too, was the thought.
… but maybe. Just maybe.
Just shut up
Quiet down
Be silent
What is your aim?
Is this just a game?
I don’t want to play it.
Can’t you see me?
I’m breaking apart
I can’t do this anymore
And yet, I try and try
Holding on to what I have
Crawling when I can’t walk
But, for what?
When will it be the end?
When will I be unable to take one setback more...?
On This Day: June 17th … Strange Holidays
Global Garbage Man Day
National Dump The Pump Day
Pack Rat Day
Back to back three’s again! Awesome! Okay, I’m calm now and on it.
Global Garbage Man Day
It’s a dirty job but someone has to do it.
Today honors the garbage man and woman of the world. From collecting our garbage to seeing it through the entire disposal process, the garbage collectors provide their services to the world relentlessly each day. Even a day’s delay in taking away the garbage can result in inconveniences and the risk of diseases spreading. Thus, garbage collectors and the associated sanitation workers do society a great service by keeping it healthy and clean, day in and day out. The day also sheds light on the job’s dangers as garbage collecting and disposing of is considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the world due to things like inhaling odors, chemicals, and broken glass. All of these can lead to serious repercussions.
National Dump The Pump Day
Today encourages people to ride public transportation instead of driving and save money.
When gas prices are high and the economy is tight, riding public transportation is a good alternative and an economical way to save money. Many Americans use local public transportation to commute to and from work, school, for shopping and errands, and even to make family visits. This can save you money on fuel along with wear and tear on your car. It can also possibly reduce your commute time and help reduce road congestion.
Pack Rat Day
I know for many, letting go of things can be difficult. A few mementos are fine but 20,000 empty cans of soda stacked in your garage or closet, or the 15,000 plastic bags stuffed under the mattress from grocery shopping is a bit much—sadly, there are people out in the world that do this very thing.
Although the history of Pack Rat Day is not that clear, it does bring awareness to a more serious subject. Hoarding disorder is the ongoing difficulty to discard possessions regardless of their value or usefulness. People with this difficulty may sometimes feel severe anxiety and distress when having to organize or part with their possessions.
In some cases, hoarding may be a symptom of another disorder such as obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Extreme cases of hoarding result in a hindered quality of life as living spaces may also become limited by cluttering or items like newspapers, malfunctioning electronic devices, and old furniture.
In recent years, there has been a sensationalist approach to hoarding in certain media outlets. Experts suggest that this disorder is not a simple one to treat. Although cleaning and organizing might help, the underlying factors that lead a person to develop such behavior mustn’t be overlooked.
A differentiation must be made between hoarding and collecting. Collecting involves searching, acquiring, and organizing objects as a hobby and a source of enjoyment. While a collector will usually display their findings with pride, a hoarder may feel deep embarrassment and discomfort about their possessions.
So if you have stuff that really isn’t a necessity it may be time to discard the stuff in question and make space for other important stuff.
I still remember a time when I knew more than my phone.
More Strange Holidays Coming!