Does it Really Matter?

Annie Sullivan
You tried so hard to do what it was right....
Doesn't matter,
Because you messed it up anyway!

Devoted over half of your life to your family, education and career....
Doesn't matter,
Because you messed it up anyway!

Tried to do what the doctors said....
Doesn't matter,
Because you messed it up anyway!

Loved those the dearest to you....
Doesn't matter,
Because you messed it up anyway!

Soon to be an "empty-nester".....
Doesn't matter,
Because you messed it up anyway.

As prophet-sized by those you love the most....
You will die alone
Doesn't matter,
Because you messed it up anyway!

You chase your handful of pills with gin on the rocks,
You messed up everything,
Whether you live or die,
Does it really matter anyway?

Published by Annie Sullivan

I am the single parent of four "adult" children ranging from 19-28. As a newly divorced young mother, I returned to school obtaining my Bachelor's and Master's degrees consecutively. Typing a Master's thes...  View profile

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