Incomings

April 14, 2020
'I’ve had enough,' said the small girl.
'I know,' said the small boy.
'I’ve got too many incomings,' said the small girl.
'I know,' said the small boy.
'My head's so tired,' said the small girl,
‘and my heart's all done in.’

(A breeze. Whispers...)

‘I try to say “no”,’ said the small girl.
‘I organise
‘and categorise
‘and prioritise
‘but there’s always more stuff,
‘always coming in.’

(Trees. Shifting...)

‘I feel set to burst,’ said the small girl.
‘I can’t do the right stuff...
‘I'm not big enough
‘and I'm not strong enough.’
'Sigh...' said the small boy.
‘I know...' said the small girl.

(Owls. Calling…)

'It's nice, here,' said the small boy,
‘Don’t you think?’

(More owls. Calling…)

'Yes,' said the small girl,
'I do.'