A Dolorous Ditty

I sat down to watch a movie

But ran out of time

I poured out a Bacardi

But ran out of lime

I laced up my Nikes

But ran out of steam

I lay down to sleep

But was afraid I would dream

I was so restless

But couldn’t move a muscle

I was so angry

But was scared of the tussle

I wanted some peace and quiet

But couldn’t put down my mobile

I wanted to close my weary eyes

But wasn’t able to turn off the light

Contradictions held me tight

Threatened to tear me apart

Scared me to death

Made me reckless and light headed

“Enough “said my heart

“Do it” said the remaining parts

So here I am,

Right in front of you

But if you look closely,

I’m somewhere else too