Everything is Running

Everything is running,
But I long to stop and rest.
The house vibrates gently and buzzes
So softly, that it is easy to ignore
On most days.

But, everything is running,
Dishwasher,
Dryer,
Washing machine,
Even the crockpot is so hot
It is singing in steam and quiet taps
Of the lid hitting the stone pot.

Everything is running
And I feel run down.

All of the hard work,
The passion,
The love, and…

Everything is running
While I’m here standing still.