Burned Out

I am burned out

Can’t take any more

I am just exhausted

My body aches

My soul feels empty

And my heart is heavy

I need time to breathe

To take stock of life

And rest myself

I am not broken

I am not in despair

I just have a few cracks

I know my heart

Will become less heavy

As I have faith

I know my soul

Will be filled with joy

As I sit and reflect

Life does take its toil

But it’s important to remember

That setbacks occur

And normality resumes

Once we adjust our perspectives

And start to see more clearly

Jo Anne Kennedy

August 2018