As I woke up to a lulling headache,

The day a haze and a want to just sleep,

I'm glad the defeat and fear has taken a back seat,

Gone to fester in a darkness where I'm no longer a resident,

The hot tea, cookies and rice comfort this tired body,

As I start a new venture in the direction of my dreams,

BUT…. before the dreams and the journey I'll take a small pause,

A pause not a seat to lull the headache and build stamina,

As it's said, ‘You chase fear and doubt by moving,

A stagnant target is easier to shoot down.’