These Days

I can't always remember

not to bleach, machine dry, or iron

or not to eat too much cake 

or drink too much coffee

And I can seldom find all my computer files

or get rid of the many I don't need

without messing up the ones I do

I can't quit drinking coffee and

I don't want to give up half&half

And exercise is too much work

and takes too much time away 

from my computer and NPR

 

But I still think often of those I love

and remember them (and myself)

as we were: full of commitment, 

loving and lovable

with dreams and plans to change the world

Keep dreaming dear ones, keep dreaming