An Ode for Tired Mommas

From one tired momma to another, I hope you enjoy...

Ever black, hollowed eyes

peer from beneath

A ballcap

Covering matted,

Unbrushed hair.

Tears fall at random.

A bleak reminder

Of an ever-fading,

Tired mind.

Baby pooch

Gonna have to wait.

Ice cream tub

Calling from the freezer.

Same clothes from yesterday

Or the day before.

Heavy perfume

Covering the smell.

Haven't had a date

With the shower

Since who knows when.

How does this mascara thing work?

Don't remember how

To dress up.

Persistent yawning,

Watery eyes,

Slurred speech,

Irritability.

Sneaking to bed early

Yields little rest.

Insomnia is a beast.

Sweats.

Again, sweats.

Enough said.

What day is it?

How old am I?

Tiny voices

All around.

Thing one.

Thing two.

Em - -

Ash - -

Whatever your name is

Come here!

Lost

With no direction.

Needing a hug

Baby

Hold me

Without hesitation

Boogers

Wiped on pant leg.

Survived

Another hour.

Sanity hangin' on

By a thread.

Wine

Chocolate

Save me.

Hang in there. This too shall pass!

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