Just do it...

When we put off things that should get done;

It might feel like we are having all the fun.

But, those things don't go away;

They grow, and in our minds they stay.

A small task becomes a huge vision in our head;

Soon, it sounds better just to lay in bed.

What again was that thing that we dread?

Life goes on and it's slipped our mind;

Now we really must be way behind.

Behind on what?

How'd we get in this rut?

What stopped our endeavor?

Was there a catastrophe we needed to weather?

Maybe the distraction was the actual pest,

And that was putting off our final test.

Now things are stagnant, and movement's at a halt;

You are feeling like it must be all your fault.

Forget about yesterday and the part of today that's gone by;

Stay in this moment being prepared to try.

For trying is all we really can do;

God's plan for us is set, and we don't have a clue.

Just take time to gratefully enjoy each day;

While also remembering to pray.

Do everything you can;

And He will lend a helping hand.

Don't let yourself get stressed;

He knows you're doing your best.

AMEN

***I wrote this poem after talking to a teacher that was struggling to finish the last few pages of work needed to obtain her Master's Degree.