Routines

Art: China Star 2 by J.Planet

Routines

Routines help me heal

I was taught

So much

That I rejected

As a parent

As a woman

As a wife

As a citizen

As a Christian

As a human

I had to discover

What I am

What I believe

About myself

About women

About sex

About humanity

About politics

About faith

That took time

That took effort

Cannot change what was

Can only effect what will be

Change begins with choice

Choice leads to action

Action must be defined

Action must be repeated

Action must be conscious

Before it becomes automatic 

Routines are Babysteps

Routines require Patience

Routine makes the artist

Routines will take me

To my goal

Routines make dreams

Become reality

Routines are the balm

Which sooth the pain

Routines bring me peace

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Well-written poem describing one woman's journey toward change. " Change begins with choice." Never easy. Routines & habits foster a sense of security in the midst of change. Well–done!