PUMP THE BREAKS after Bob Odenkirk
PUMP THE BREAKS
The whole week is jammed
with to-dos and to-don’ts,
so now is the time
for I can’ts and I won’ts.
I can’t do that thing
I’ve been wanting to do,
when clearly too much
is crammed into my queue.
I won’t take a nap,
‘cause I can’t squeeze it in.
My schedule’s so full,
don’t know where to begin.
To just lollygag
is unthinkable now.
Where once I could loaf,
now my time won’t allow.
No time for some rest,
and I’ve no time to rhyme.
A stroll with a friend?
I’m so sorry – no time.
I think what I need
are some scheduled blank days;
some nothing-to-dos;
some okay-to-delays.
Then maybe my head
and my heart will be free
to do all I need do,
and still spend time with me.
© Marie Elena Good 2025
“The whole week is jammed with to-dos and to-don’ts” from “Lollygagging,” by Bob Odenkirk
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