Genie in a bottle


The winds of change are in the air today.

We had nice weather today, with the sun actually warming my shoulders through the window as I drove.

It felt like I drove all day, in between work, appointments, and meetings.

I planned my day like a general,

Marching into battle,

Every minute accounted for

until I arrived home,

late, and tired.

Like a genie in a bottle,

sometimes I feel like the cork is on too tight,

And I wonder if I’m getting enough air.

A conference to learn is booked

I’ll fly away tomorrow,

bringing my family along for the ride.

Will the genie escape,

granting three wishes?

Or will the lid stay on,

leaving me gasping for fresh air?

Only time will tell.