Sometimes It’s All We Can Do

Sometimes it’s all we can do to get out of bed.

To shower.

Make the bed.

Sometimes it’s all we can do to keep showing up.

To return that call.

Answer that text.

Sometimes it’s all we can do to put one foot in front of the other.

To check the mail.

Bring cupcakes to class.

Sometimes it’s all we can do to smile.

To breathe.

Follow the light at the end of the tunnel.

Sometimes, that’s simply all we can do.