Overwhelmed

I need to save myself now

The muscles in my back are tense
From carrying denials, trials, and stress
So tort and knotted
In need of a long stretch
Spasms along my neck
Sending ripples through my chest and arm

Wave after wave pulling me down
Caught in a riptide
One current pulling me forward
The other driving me back
Every ounce of energy sucked right out of me
I do not wish to struggle
To survive, I need to remain calm
To save me before I drown

My body is long overdue for servicing
It did send me signals
I left my engine light on for too long
I must take care of it
Before it completely breaks down
I didn’t come with any spare parts
No user manual to serve as a guide
I can’t bring me to an auto repair shop
The specific features that define me are hard to find

Rest is calling me and it is who I am answering to now

Thank you for reading. I have been exhausted and recovering from the cold these past two weeks. I took a break from writing. I hope this poem will resonate with some of you. Thank you, readers and writers, for continuing to read my work and for all your support. Your time is always appreciated. Love and blessings to you all!

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