96 days of gratitude on the wall

i was stretched to my limit
interviews
and more interviews

trying to convince folks
who boast the shiny veneer
of
having it all together

that i do too

trying to be heard
begging
unsolicited advice from the childless to
roll off my back

nothing was easy today

now
the children are asleep
the dishes are all done
i'm alone
the house is quiet

gratitude for having
made it through a
tough day