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Rut or Routine
By
Mark Mitchell
Another day to do exactly the same
Is it Tuesday, Thursday, what’s in a name?
The sameness of each day keeps your mind in first gear
Once the day ends you remember nothing, this is your fear
Today was all so automatic, it’s life’s cruel game
Days, months, years pass, you can’t remember from where you came
I live for the weekend, surely it’s near
Never wish away days, each one is so dear
If my life is a rut, then I’m to blame
I make no time for myself, what a shame
How do I break my rut and get my head clear?
Put yourself first for a change, these plans you should steer
Setting aside time for yourself is important the experts claim
Now the rut is a routine, and the mind is in a better frame
Many, many people have it worse than us, you see it in our peer
Compared to us their lives are in shambles, you shed a tear
I guess most of our lives are pretty tame
A productive, solid day should always be our aim
Keep positive mind control, don’t let the negative mind whisper in your ear
Before you realize it, your days have turned into a fruitful year
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