what
what is blocking your way
what obstacle
won’t let you through

you’re only a stone’s
throw away
those obscure obstructions

it’s all in your mind
it’s all in your fears
that you might
not succeed

please
drop the excuses
drop the apologies
of

crazy
wacked
cracked
stupidly outrageous

who’s idea
was it
yours
hers
father times
mother’s wine

back-slapping silly

pour another glass
of that
belly laughing liquid

forget the toil & troubles
maybe
maybe

a storm
that just hovers
above
even on the brightest day
the storm clouds stay
just enough
to leave a chill
and a dampness on the skin
leaving the question
always hanging
why
why
why does the burden
lay so heavy

don’t spatter
your shit everywhere
no one cares
about your
what ifs
buts
and
woes
they own
their own

clean up
your mess
get off the couch
you lazy ass
your best isn’t even close
to winning any race
yes