giving up on
one contest
for a guaranteed
expression
of self

giving up on
a new book club
(at least this month)
for connection
with spouse
with pup
with cat
with friend

giving up on
a couple of mornings
of poem-tidings
for sharing
my emotions
when they’re ready
to be written about
when they’re ready
to be shared
when they’re ready
when i’m ready
when
i’m

i am