Poetic Rant

A Poem by Fay

I'm finishing my degree...but I've forgotten why...I've forgotten my whole purpose here wallowing in my self-pitying depression

I think I've forgotten how to have fun,
How to appreciate the little joys of life
And let the negative ones slide by.
I've gotten into a rut that is only making me dig a deeper hole
And making me think as worthless.
I'm forgetting to count my blessings
And remember for every little negative aspect
There are a hundred things to appreciate -
I just have to look at the bigger picture
And holing myself in my dorm room won't help.
In fact, it will just depress me further.
I need to focus on the positive - the good parts of life
And tell myself that all this is temporary.

I'm here for five more months!
And I'm fretting about it!
Just another two months of this semester
With its dreaded workload
And the looming exams,
Two and a half months of dissertation
Then I'm home free!
Sure there are obstacles in my path
But nothing I can't face!
Besides, my family is right behind me -
I just need to remember that this is really short-term!
Two weeks to finish all my assignments
For a week of fun with my mum!
The dreaded exams for a two weeks
For a couple of days of rest and recreation!
Two months to work on my dissertation
For a week of 'touring' the UK with my family!
And in-between all this?
Job hunting for securing my own future!
Then I'm off home scott-free with a degree in hand!