I Can Do This

i will not let things defeat me,

i am resolute in solving

this issue.

i stare

at three fitted sheets

warm and dry

bundled

in the basket, all needing

to be folded.

i can do this.

i am winston churchill.

i am FDR.

I am

ready to take on

this task.

i am  a man, for the most part.

somewhat strong,

able to lift

a small dog or the sunday

new york times

over my head.

how hard can this be?

i have two hands.

i have three sheets. 

as God

is my witness, today, i

will fold them neatly

and tuck them

onto the shelf of my

linen closet. Here we go.

there is nothing to fear,

but fear itself.