Today Perhaps a Change

Today was the day I designated as the day some

changes were to be made. I conceded that for me

most definitely, there was room for improvement.

Even so, one comes to the realization there is a lot

which is out of my control. It’s months before election

day, so I must wait to vote a sick and dangerous Pres-

ident out of office. However, I am not about to let that

discourage me. there are still some remidies left me

until that critical exercise can be applied.

There is that pile of dirty laundry waiting for me to

break my procrastination streak. Unenthused by that

option, I recon there are still some unpleasant things

which can again be further delayed. After all, tomorrow

is another day.

Besides, should I pass away today, clean shirts and

linens would serve no immediate valued purpose

anyway.

Some time ago, due to aggravated physical limi-

tations I gave up many demanding tasks which

I had performed in years past. I have come to let

some things go, acknowledging that I can now

live with many of those.

And dust gathers perpetually with tenacity each

time I attempt to wipe it from the surface of my

reality. So, what’s the use? No, must resist biting

off more than I can chew. Keep it simple and man-

ageable, I reassure myself.

Wait a minute, I realize, I have no one to consider

or answer to in my old age. There is only my dog

and me to please, and mostly she prefers consis-

tency over change. I tend to trust her instincts

and judgment in matters such as these.

Things are just fine as I live and breathe. And by

her wagging tail, I can tell my pup agrees. Stay

satisfactorily situated right here in my lap, girl.

Change will occur most naturally when I have

to get up and go pee.

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Chris Hanch 7-24-2020