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Rapidly Awaiting

By Nicole Higginbotham-HoguePublished 2 days ago 1 min read
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Fast-paced race

A chase

Don't fall

Watch your feet

As you move

Try to sooth

The agitation

Brought on by

Frustration

Too much to do

Try to itemize

And resize

The time

In the schedule

Little boxes

Checked off

But new boxes arise

To your surprise

And suddenly you're behind

Not able to catch up

Try again

Try to mend

Your confidence

As it's flattened

Renewed

While you pursue

A new motivation

Contemplating

A way to keep up

artFirst DraftFor FunFree Verseperformance poetryslam poetryStream of Consciousness

About the Creator

Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue

Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue is a Midwest-based author known for her captivating lesbian romance novels, compelling mysteries, and heart-pounding thrillers. To find out more, visit: http://www.nicolehigginbothamhogue.com

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