Pains,
being endured,
physical, mental, spiritual,
like dry autumn twigs,
ready to break.
Hours in the office,
hours at home,
hours spent thinking...
about loved ones.
Sleep is evasive,
even pills don't work;
spells of restlessness.
I was not like this,
before we met,
before we got married.
Migraines and depression,
There's no relaxation.
Yet responsibility keeps me going.