A Pain In The Tax Bracket

Tax Time 

She is preparing for tax time

Forms, pencil, and a new Pink Pearl eraser

All lined up

At perfect angles from each other

Yet several degrees from her mind.

Numbers, equations, and receipts,

Crumpled invoices in the back of drawers,

She would pull out her hair

But she needs to preserve the few strands

That are still dark brown naturally.

She opens the booklet

And writes down her address,

Ah yes I am here, she thinks,

I bought this house

I must be able to figure out these numbers by myself.

With a laugh, a sigh, and a hand that feels a bit lighter,

she continues on to the next line

And on to her next thought.

© 2012 Christy Birmingham

Obstacles are not easy by nature. Nurture yourself and remember you WILL get through the difficult times.