Routine

Woke up at five

More dead than alive

Climbed out of bed

Pain in my head

Went to the loo

Did what you do

Had a cold shower

Still devoid of power

Said my little prayer

Stressed out with fear

Took my usual pill

Pain was there still

Wondered what to do

Ever happened to you?

Went to get dressed

In need of more rest

Drank cup of tea

Nothing else for me

Took up my briefcase

Took off with haste

Must face the test

Be at my best

It’s my daily task

What more to ask

Started up the car

Work much too far

Must drive for long

Tried singing a song

Reached work half-six

Still in my fix

Not happy at all

Must answer the call

Head on the desk

Must have some rest

Pain at the temple

Stress: pure and simple

  

Finally got to start

Not from my heart

Going through the motion

Not with any devotion

Struggled on till lunch

Half hour to munch

To the desk again

Still in much pain

Took another pill

Head is hurting still

Can’t lick this thing

Cursed by my fling

Nights out after work

Tired now not alert

Willing time to come

When work is done

Just four hours more

Says clock over door

Down to work again

Work coming like rain

Throbbing in my head

Recalling what was said

Burn candle at each end

Not a sensible trend

Paid no attention though

Pain come pain go

So addicted can’t stop

Life now big flop

Another pill goes down

More water another frown

Work couple hours more

Then through the door

Made it another day

Accomplished in my way

Sticking to my routine

My life, a scream

To the club again

Matters not the pain

This I enjoy most

What a foolish boast

Early morning and alone

Drove myself to home

Struggled out of car

Front door quite far

Steadied after a pause

Pursued again my cause

Eventually reached the door

Slept upon the floor

Woke up at five

More dead than alive

Right on the floor

I started my chore

Crawled to the loo

What did I do?

I can’t even tell

Fast asleep I fell

Was there for a while

Well that’s my style

Woke up with pain

Head in the drain

Compromising place to be

I’m sure you agree

But that unflattering scene

Begun my daily routine

Stewart Russell © 2013