Just A Dad-A place for encouragement and support

One

I need

One second

 

One second to breath

Because nowadays

Inhale is followed by can you

Exhale has I need as its partner

It’s hard

When you have additional people

But I wouldn’t have it any other way

 

I need

One minute

 

One minute for me

Because nowadays

More than one shadow appears

Less time to myself

It’s tough

When you have multiple roles

But each role I play makes me push forward

 

I need

One hour

 

One hour without obligations

Because nowadays

Running around gets me nowhere

Stopping seems to be scarce

It’s impossible

When there is always something to be done

But if I stop moving… who will move in my place

 

I need

One day

 

One day of relaxation

Because nowadays

Worries cross my mind while

Stress lives next door

It’s crazy

When the world throws so much pressure

But strength silently slips securely

 

I need

One week

 

One week to gather my thoughts

Because nowadays

Ideas are clouded by reminders

Memories have been lost in time

It’s insane

When your mind becomes a prison

But words on paper has become a key to my escape

 

I need

One month

 

One month to become something

Because nowadays

I’ve been feeling like nothing

Combined with hopelessness

It’s sad

When you feel this way

But this feeling doesn’t stick around

 

Or does it

 

I need

One year

 

One year of affirmation

Because nowadays

I hear

You got this

Keep going

But the damage is done

When a man breaks down

He is criticized

Instead of helped

His emotions are valid

For one second

Then it’s how do you think SHE feels

Have you considered HER thoughts

I need a single soul

A single entity

A human being

To ask

Do you want to talk about it

And actually listen

Is that too much to ask for

All I need

Is

One