Me Time

​It takes a lot of me time, to be at your very best,
so many obligations, busy tasks, even need for rest.
Primary responsibilities, needs, desires and more,
time is just so limited, allocation goes to the core.

Of what you make priority, of some you have little choice.
The more you take on to fulfill your wants,
the less you seem to have a voice.
In deciding how to divide your time,
find some just for yourself.

So many things of great import,
to take control you must define.
The things you find most relevant,
core needs first, expand next and refine.

You can give so much until exhaustion hits,
if your own needs are not met.
Relationship, safe home, career,
family, friends, community,  don’t forget.

Physical and emotional health,
not to mention spiritual growth.
Good sleep and food, touch and love,
meditation/prayer source of true wealth.

A nature walk, plus exercise,
the gym or some alternative every day. 
40-50 hours of work each week,
more if higher levels do you seek.

Housework, yard work, homework,
read books, learn something new.
Entertainment, creativity, contemplation, 
children cause reconfiguration.

Family has to be job one,
they grow fast as you grow old. 
Even though it seems so hard,
find some me time every day.

You will be more calm, more giving too,
understanding, patient, loving still.
Grateful somehow for this moment,
parenting, loving, work will all fulfill.

With partner find some give and take,
share burdens, give each other space.
Come together often in important ways,
life’s experiences will be better still.

First place for them you must make,
easier to give if you have some too.
Understand one another’s biggest needs,
meet most of them for each other then, 
enduring love you will fortunately feel.