\u00a0<\/p>\n
You sneaked up on me.<\/p>\n
You startled me.<\/p>\n
You surprised me.<\/p>\n
You left me speechless.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
I tentatively opened my eyes.<\/p>\n
I hesitantly got out of bed.<\/p>\n
I slowly stretched my lethargic frame.<\/p>\n
I grudgingly stood up to face you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Why couldn’t you accord me a few more minutes?<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
To gather my thoughts,<\/p>\n
To toughen my heart,<\/p>\n
To brace my soul,<\/p>\n
To take a deep breath.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
You have zeroed in on me.<\/p>\n
You unleash your weighty demands upon me.<\/p>\n
You pour your obligations on my bewildered mind.<\/p>\n
Can’t you simplify it for me, dear today!<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
You see, I am on the verge of burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n
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\u00a0 You sneaked up on me. You startled me. You surprised me. You left me speechless. \u00a0 I tentatively opened my eyes. I hesitantly got out of bed. I slowly stretched my lethargic frame. I grudgingly stood up to face you. \u00a0 Why couldn’t you accord me a few more minutes? \u00a0 To gather my … <\/p>\n