From the Garret of AnnNoE: "But First..."

November 2023 Blog

But First... A Haiku

I would do what I

Need do, but first must do what

I needed done first.

by Ann Wilmer-Lasky

(11/1/23)

So much confusion this last month, and once again the world is at war. Seems like the conflicts will never end.

That includes the conflicts within myself. My mind is reeling with all the things I need to do and all the things I want to do. And figuring out which to do first.

But first, I made a list of both sets of things. Then I found an old list from a couple of years ago. Guess what I found – yep! There’s still some of the same stuff on the new list. Shame on me. On second thought – no, I’m doing the best I can, or so I tell myself. And I’m the author of it all. Confused yet? I am.

Of course, I should be the author of a lot more. And I will be as soon as I finish getting my act together. Which is no small task for a woman turning the big 8 – 0 this month.

But I will persist. I know we only have the right to the pursuit of happiness, but a little attainment once in a while would be appreciated.

Okay, that’s what I’ll shoot for - attainment! I will attain my goals while maintaining my sanity. Again no small task. But the thought is putting a smile on my face.

But first I need to do the things that need to be done before I I can do the things I want to do.

Life seems to keep intruding on my writing time.Gotta figure out how to come to terms with life and writing. Gotta find time for both.

Until I figure it out, I can make no promises except that I will keep working on both as best I can.

Now I’m more confused than when I started this. But I’m still smiling, and that makes all the difference in the world. There is energy in a smile.

So, I will pray for peace in the world and take care of what needs taking care of. And I will make certain that includes my writing.

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