I have so many math problems I should be doing
but I had a bad day and I can’t stop crying.

I have an essay I should be writing
but I took two hours to do sixty math problems.

I have a chemistry experiment I should be researching for
but my head is throbbing as I write my essay.

I have an art project I should be finishing
but I still have to finish my research.

I have photos for photography I have to take
but I still have to paint my art sculpture.

I have to go to softball practice
and I haven’t eaten dinner yet.

I have to write an article for the newspaper
but I’m tired from practice and have to finish my photography.

I have fifteen charts I need to make for computer tech
but I didn’t finish my newspaper article.

I have an SAT I should be studying for
but I need to finish the charts.

I studied for my SAT for two hours
and now it’s two in the morning.

I’m trying to fall asleep
but I have a throbbing headache.

I walk into the bathroom
and I chug down some Advil.

I plop back down on my bed,
and wait to repeat the process tomorrow.