Laundry, death, & taxes

I smile when I can
These are the best times I've ever had
Mind is sharp, body is stronger
Except,
It doesn't care if I am happy
It doesn't care when

It doesn't care if it is peaceful
Or with a fight

I've tried so hard to improve
On my faults,choices, life
Pick my fights and numbers I add
Days are short when I need them longer
So many projects to finish and begin

It doesn't care if its peaceful
Or with a fight
Something is under my skin
And it's taking a bigger bite

For the first time I realize I may not succeed
Despite the effort of a lifetime
It doesn't care of my love for all I hold dear
It doesn't care how I feel when you are near

We will lose.
It will win.
You can't run
Fight, begin

Sometimes there is only the end.

Laundry ,death, & taxes
Stop digging deeper
Laundry, death, & taxes
Nothing leaves you feeling cheaper

How will your health fare
In a world of pretend
Nerves exposed and bare
To what is eating the soul beneath your skin

There are days
I could die
From the thought
Of that pain

written and owned by Mark Burkenbine copyright November 8, 2013