A raging need to be quiet.

The term is ending,
things are going at such an incredible speed,
it's hard to breathe at times.

A particularly crazy, energy-zapping day
with active kids, an assignment to hand-up,
last minute issues to resolve,
and the ever-looming practicum,
drove me to retreat by myself in a quiet corner
with dinner and thoughts to reflect on.

I crave the quiet,
as things at this particular moment
are so hurried, so rushed,
so impractical,
so indescribable.
It's the culmination of a nightmare.

This is as much as I can take.
I have health concerns,
my dear Mum to take care of,
and other issues to handle.
I need a break,
to be quiet with The One who loves me
and who determines my life.