OCD Morning
Wake up to the alarm
Reset it a second, third, and fourth time
It will fail tomorrow unless you remember to do this
Step into the shower
Squeeze out twice the shampoo you need
Or your hair will be limp and slick with oil by noon
Dry yourself
Keep the towel away from the small puddles
Do you know just what touched this floor before you?
Eat a healthy breakfast
Pour the entire pot of coffee down the drain
You didn’t achieve the perfect ratio of grounds to water
Get dressed
Purple, blue, purple, blue... definitely purple
The color could determine the entire course of your day
Brush your teeth
Watch the wisps of blood collect in the sink
Stroking any more lightly would leave last night’s plaque intact
Apply makeup
Remove it all with astringent and start again
You put an extra swipe of peachy blush on your right cheek
Put on your shoes
Knot the laces three times just to be sure
They might come loose and cause a terrible stairway accident
Check the doors
Work all the locks several times through
A burglar could break in and leave you with absolutely nothing
Start your car
Irritate other drivers with your geriatric pace
It’s already late, but that’s no reason to put your life on the line
poem by Wendy Lloyd
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