Centuries of Duties

“A poem”

She carries centuries of duties

bare toes kiss the earth

and the weight of todo lists strapped to her back

like a child from the other woman.

Checked off because we must.

Because it’s right.

The pen dragged across the paper

a reminder of how much I hate this.

The list uncurls and warns me that

it goes on

as I do.

But then I write

the list grows wings.

The pen lifts me to a world

where all I must do

is imagine.

-Saschia ✨Jayne✨ Johnson

Published by Jayne

Saschia Jayne Johnson is the author of Writer’s Quest: A Triptych. On her free time, she likes to be with her family outdoors and traveling. New England is her home and place of birth. When asked what she wants to teach the world she replied, "Don't stop searching. Too many times, in my old life, I put my search aside for more 'important matters.' I didn't realize it was the search that held what was most important; curiosity." Saschia works daily on improving her craft and at times can get down on herself, but her favorite morning mantra is "It's a new day." and that's what she strives to start with.

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