Halfway

...The place between dreams and idyllic reverie

A state of being awake but not fully

Having eaten yet not feeling quite full

Receiving an award and not knowing exactly why you got it

Engaging in conversation but not really feeling like you’re being heard or understood

Being glad to be around family members but sensing there’s something missing

Saying good bye to loved ones and leave thinking that more should have been said

Doing all you could have done yet still left feeling that you could have done some more… just a little bit more

Giving a big hug that ended up feeling lacklustre and awkward

Smiling but for some reason the smile didn't quite reach your eyes

Dozing off in slumber but not deeply asleep

Wading in that place between sleep and semi-consciousness

Looking into a mirror and seeing your imperfections and flaws

Not seeing the full you - the unique you that you are!

Better later than never

Being halfway is a start -

Halfway is a better position than not starting at all

Written by Carla L Ibanzo (c) 2017