I work tonight but
This morning I'm free.
I'm my truest self; home
Napping, drinking matcha tea
From my strawberry mug
That reminds me of my
Vietnam Veteran uncle who
Passed away last June.
I'm my truest self; uncombed hair
And uncut nails, I'll fix it before
I head out.
I want the weekend
To move like honey—I start a new
Job on Monday. I'm excited but
I still want to bask in my free time,
Remembering little things about
The past and becoming sad, then
Needing to remind myself that
I'm moving in a direction full
Of bright lights and maybe they'll
Blind me but maybe I'll be okay.
Like always.
No matter the distraction,
I still work tonight,
So I should take my freedom
And savor it like the green tea
In my strawberry mug that holds
Tears as well as reminders.