A Day In The Dark

organized day
full of turmoil
the sweet pain of struggle
a battle in my mind
stings freedom from bliss

heart galloping so fast
feverishly toil on projects
wish time would help me
reduce the pressure
of upcoming deadlines

nearing the end of day
noise of an empty stomach
decided to remind me
how long ago I ate
meetings that must wait

along the way
so many mistakes
it would take beyond eternity
to fix every single one
amidst steady interruptions

time seemed to race
quicker than the clock
pile of paper in tray
taller and taller
with each glance

a glimpse at wristwatch
almost five o’clock
next day’s schedule
the many things
that must be done today

logged off the computer
first real breath of the day
scurry out the door
headed home to work
on last night’s chores