You're Watching the Clock

Forget life and all of its' stress, Always something to combat with. Debates all the time - in the home - and on the job. Overworked, underpaid, no one cares when you get sick. All you do is make the boss rich.

Administrators step on your face. Constantly saying things to make you click. You're fed up and ready to respond. You're very angry, so you purchase a sstress ball. You know what's best, so you don't resist. You know they're in control, and they'll force you to quit.

After leaving the job and working all day long, next it's off to the expressway, extra busy, way too violent. Stuck in the traffic with irritated drivers. Cars everywhere, releasing nasty fumes, you dirve on pressed to get home.

Living from paycheck-to-paycheck, hardly paying the bills. No extra money for vacation, still wearing the same old clothes you purchased years before. Busting loose at the seams, but you have no other choice.

You recall to yourself how the years have all flown by, in between your struggles, you've had lots of time to cry. It seems your predicament has gotten worse every minute. Then to top it all off, you're stuck with bad credit.

Disgusted with life, on the verge of a fit. The next person who tests you is sure to get hit. Ready to explode. You question it all. Anxiously awaiting your income tax return. The money will be used to pay for bounced checks. You had to write them. Your car needed gas.

Your kids need new shoes. The car needs a new tire. The house needs to be painted. Your daughter set the kitchen on fire. Your neighbors need to mind their own business. They're beginning to get on your nerves. They don't call the  police when their son is selling drugs. You're going in circles trying to make ends meet. This is not how you hoped your life would be.

Nothing but problems shown everyday on the evening news. You could care less about everyone else. You have enough blues of your own. If the people want a true story, they should focus on you. You'd tell them about how hard you work and explain to them how much butt you kiss just to earn a  measly buck. You are at the point where you don't give a darn about what people say. People will talk come what may. When you're good no one gives you a compliment. But when you're bad everyone passes out judgment.

Let's hear it for welfare recipients. Some watch the Soaps all day and collect food stamps. Some collect the money and go to school. Some quit their jobs and travel the world. You applaud them for having guts. At least they're not like you, stuck in a rut.

Monday through Sunday you go to sleep early. No movies, no dates, no dinner invitations. Saturday morning you clean the house. Saturday night you wash dirty clothes. Sunday morning you worship with the Lord. Your options are limited. You've tried to find a new job. You're not very educated, so you can't do much. Your only release comes when you sneak away to the gym. And then your cellular goes off. It's your complaining kids.

All of this drama clouds your mind. You're strong, and you're firm, but your heart has grown cold. You want a different life with more opportunities for your kids. You're sick of living with the same conditions. You do't know how much more you can take. Your heart tells you to throw in the towel. Your spirit says it will be okay. Yes, you want to believe that small voice from inside. But that small voice can't heal your hurt, and it sure can't dry your eyes. So where do you go from this moment and time? This is still your life. You must determine what's best for you. If you want to get different results, stop doing what you're doing. Try something new. Do some exploring. What harm can it cause? Don't give up on life. No need to be alarmed. You're holding yourself back. You are your worst enemy. Stop nagging all the time. Make your dream a reality. You can do better. Start improving today. Set goals for yourself. This is the only way.

When life tries to force you into the dumps, refuse to give in. Keep on looking up. Kick the junk off your path. Never mind where it goes. Keep on moving. Strive to accomplish your goals. Make plans for yourself. When you see a problem, let it go. You can't save the world, so start focusing on you. If a dilemma arises and you are not to blame, give your advice quickly then move on to better things. During your travels on the rocky road of life, expect troubled days and expect days filled with strife. But one thing for certain, and two things for sure. Once you've changed your way of thinking, then your life will have more meaning.