How i forgot to enjoy a nice, sunny afternoon

one glance through the window
the street is empty
no dogs, no cows
not even the pesky little crows

rush back inside and grab the remote
flip through once again
stopping only at the news channels
quickly scanning the screen for anything

quickly switch on the pc
type in the news channel websites
another scan through the pages
still nothing

my blood pressure at an all time high
sweating profusely at this unexplained phenomenon
i grab the towel and
grab a bottle of water from the fridge
rush back to the window once again

a minute had passed
nothing
another minute and it felt like an hour had gone past
but still nothing

head down
anxiety and worry written all over
i head back inside
switch off the tv and the comp
close my eyes and try to sleep

a distant sound of the msg tone
lazily woke me up from this “sudden” slumber
a look at the clock
and i had slept for more than 6 hrs
(without wanting to)

a quick peek from the window once again
darkness had fallen over the land
washing my face with some cold water
i attempt to unravel the mystery i was part of

munching a box of popcorn
halfway through the book
i realized my folly

sitting in the comfort of my home
worrying about people
who doesnt even care what i feel
worrying about things – inanimate (without feelings)
i forgot to enjoy a nice sunny afternoon

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