I Choose To Remain

I could lock myself

In a room,

And never come out.

 

I could curl up

In the corner~

Pull a blanket

Over my head,

And disappear.

 

I could dig a big hole

In the yard,

Jump in and

Pull a pile of

Leaves over

My head,

Hoping you do

Not notice me.

 

I could submerge in a

Murky pond,

Using a reed to

Bring in air

From above~

Lying just below

The surface.

I would

Let my mind

Disconnect from

The intrusion

Of sensory

Information.

 

I could let go of my

Mind and responsibilities

And see what happens.

 

I choose not to do these things.

 

I choose to remain.

 

My interactions with you

And the rest of the world

Sap my strength

Daily.