I had a rough day today
Putting out fires
Doing damage control
Again.
Running here to lend a ear
Racing there to give a hand
Putting everyone in line before you.
I had to help!
Who else was going to?
It's my job
As a daughter and a sister,
And you understand that.
I came home totally drained,
Spending my energy trying to fix everybody,
And even I know that,
Most of my efforts will have been in vain.
Because I am not God,
And I have no control,
Because it is not up to me,
What hardships people have to endure.
But when I got home,
And I so desperately needed to,
Let go...
You hugged me.
And I rested my head on your chest,
Listening to your heart,
Like I used to do.
The bump-bump soothed my worries,
Reminding me that it's okay,
I don't have to save everyone.
