Charity begins
at home they say,
so maybe I should go
easier on myself,
instead of thinking about
what I haven’t done
look at the books
I’ve written on my shelf.
Try to take pride in them
and stop worrying
what anyone else might think,
this achievement will stand
the test of time
forever immortalised in ink.
So when the dark days arrive
as they undoubtably will,
take consolation in the dreams
you were able to fulfil.
