Trying – a poem

I am so tired of trying.

Trying to make life work with a limited amount of energy.

Trying to make healthy choices so i dont get worse.

Trying at work, at home and with friends and family, and everywhere else.

Trying is exhausting.

Today i surrender to who i am, to my reality and to my limitations. I just can’t keep trying, i need to be exactly as i am.

I am sorry to those i may disappoint. I can no longer disappoint myself and ignore my needs for the sake of others and their expectations.

Ahhhh, some relief and space.

I can only be me, so here i am

limited, tired and in need of self care.

I take myself as i am and i hope you can too.

A note: this poem is for my heart and innocence and for everyone who is trying so hard. I honour you and send you big hugs.

© Bradlee Zrudlo 2023.