Mood
I felt a little gloomy yesterday
flat, meh and a little bit, well, pointless.
Joy was down the back of the sofa
or underneath a half-finished project
Was it the moon phase or an unexpressed emotion –
my inner child needing a cuddle
or a lollypop?
Perhaps it was something I ate.
‘Fine thanks,’ but I wasn’t convincing.
I tried chocolate, gin and buying things I didn’t need
I lifted weights and cuddled the dog,
did some yoga and tidied up.
Today I’m feeling better
Cured by self-care, tough love,
doggy devotion, brand-new socks
or simply my own tide turning?
