I’m clearing
the so-what stench
of sweat-soiled shirts
from my bedroom floor
the I-don’t-care crust
from dirty dishes piled
in my kitchen sink
the what’s-the-point stance
from seedy-wild weeds
of my unwatered lawn
I’m replacing my thoughts with
scouring suds, rinse, and spin cycle
followed by fabric-softener freshness
and a light-starch press
lemon-fresh foam
in a hot-watered bath
and a dry dish towel
lush flowering shrubs
inviting honey bees and butterflies
to my small patch of paradise
Published by TheOtherKLM
I really hate talking about myself, but if I have to...
I’m K.L. McDaniel, the person behind TheOtherKLM. I’m an introvert with extrovert moments, a fitness-minded person fighting later-age fat, and someone trying to keep life somewhat organized without pretending it isn’t a mess.
Here, I write about the things I keep coming back to: movement, mental health, learning, self-awareness, and the strange little contradictions that make people interesting. I’m not here to act like I have everything figured out. I’m here to think through it, laugh when possible, and maybe find a little balance in the middle of the clutter.
So, that’s me. More or less.
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