Dear Time,

Summary

The author reflects on their complex relationship with time, acknowledging both appreciation and struggle in managing it effectively.

Abstract

The author addresses time as if it were a person, expressing a love-hate relationship with it. They strive to balance personal fulfillment and work within the limited time available, sometimes feeling the urge to ignore time altogether. The author values the variety that time brings through its seasons, viewing each period as an opportunity for growth and learning. Despite efforts to prioritize and focus on key tasks, the author often finds that time slips away faster than expected. The commitment to better manage time remains strong, and the author expresses gratitude to the readers for their time spent on the work, crediting Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 for inspiration.

Opinions

The author has a nuanced view of time, recognizing its importance but also its tendency to escape them.
They see time as a valuable resource that should be used for both personal growth and professional responsibilities.
The author experiences moments of resistance against the pressures of time, labeling them as "self-care days."
There is a sense of self-reflection and a desire to improve time management skills, especially in prioritizing the most important daily tasks.
The author appreciates the cyclical nature of time and the lessons it offers, suggesting a philosophical acceptance of its passage.

Sometimes I Love You, Sometimes Not So Much

You are a mystery to me. I try to make the most of you- mixing things that will feed my soul with work. I know how little of you there and yet some days I just want to ignore you and lay in bed. I call those self-care days but do I take too many?

Every year, I try to get better with you. I try to utilize you to the key things in this season of life. I love your seasons, how they move- not the same story every day but lessons abound in each span.

Yet, as hard as I try, I often don’t get you. I try to do the top three things of the day, look up and your sun has set.

I won’t stop trying to reign you in.

Thank you for reading my work today. I appreciate the time given. I was inspired for this work by Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) and the poem/prompt “Why am I always in a rush?”

Dear Time,

Sometimes I Love You, Sometimes Not So Much

why am I always in a rush

a poem