I took on more than I could handle.
I failed to meet my ultra high standards
I overslept. I need to ease up.
Fortunately, cats are patient creatures.

I had a similar experience with acid once
Where the standards are pretty high
I still managed to exceed them
Shining all diamond-like from the couch.

My reality will not continue like that
I can relax knowing which way is up
The glass ceiling is made of ice
Protecting us from all the polar bears.

Do you see the shadows or the fire
Main action usually found in extremes
Mistake to ignore the space in-between
That’s where most choose to live.

Doing as little as possible not the same
Frigid indifference, warmth on demand,
Centuries of ingrained submission.
I will only submit if you’ve earned it.