Haiku series: Sick and Tired
I’m going slowly.
You beg, “Speed up!”, but I know
what you don’t. Exhale.
When will you praise me
for resting, not only for
productivity?
You claim open minds
yet, refuse to be proved wrong.
We’ve been telling you.
Speak my name no more
Save yourself the discomfort
Bury my hard truths
I am a quitter –
Goodbye to murderous norms.
Hello, better ways.
Hello, better ways.