I is tired.
Tired of always being the accountable one.
Tired of fixing things I didn’t break.
Tired of smiling through meetings when my soul is screaming inside.
I am tired.
Tired of juggling deadlines, emotions and expectations.
Tired of pretending I’m fine.
Tired in this restless body.
This tired body has carried others.
This tired brain has solved problems no one saw coming.
This tired heart has stayed kind, even when it wasn’t treated kindly.
Boss, I am tired.
I deserve love and rest.
So I’m asking you nicely, with all my eye bags:
Please approve my leave application and honour my fatigue today.
Thank you.
xoxoxo,
Your Faithful Employee (But Tired)
