Keep Pushing Forward

Research paper due yesterday
Breathe
Two live meetings today
Don’t forget
Three lecture videos this week
Just for Biology
Eat food, drink coffee
No time to pass out
Several discussion forums
At least one for each class
Breathe
Drink water
Don’t take anger out on family
They have their own struggles
Shit, the internet cut again
Breathe
Take a break
Get a snack
Read in a textbook
You have six, pick one
Finish the damn research project
It’s already late
You are behind on work
Breathe
Chill out
Don’t listen to the family yelling
It’s not worth the frustration
Email back your teachers
They want to know how you’re doing
Tell the truth
You’re struggling
But take responsibility
You are doing your best to stay sane
But it’s not enough
Because you can’t focus
And you are behind
And nothing is sticking in your brain
You are not learning
Breathe
Be positive
Stop overthinking
This quarantine won’t stop you
You are too determined
And strong
And doing all you can right now
Smile
Admire the spring weather
Breathe
Just Breathe