Distracted

I’m trying to stay distracted

Keeping my mind busy

Or at least I’m trying to

Feeling like a fish pushing upriver- no one can see how hard I’m trying.

Just keep moving, just keep pushing,

Don’t think- just go, what’s next?

Is it dishes? Laundry? Mopping, dusting?

Cooking, baking? Nope, more faking.

I’m trying to stay distracted and I’m doing very well,

I don’t think that people who actually know me can even tell.

I’m trying to stay distracted because there’s too much on my mind, so I’ll just keep on looking out, and look for anything to find