Guilt

Discussion: I love the way the short piece flows, like stream of consciousness - all of the random (or maybe not so random) things lost, so visual in its simplicity. I struggled with anything comparable with many, many false starts. Guilt can be a heavy burden. The mistake at work resulting in a huge outage and big delays. That simple exaggeration on the resume. Professing your love of a coworker's cake while mentally searching for a trash can. The "sick" day taken when you sped down the highway to watch your favorite team. Over promising and over committing, hoping nobody will remember when it is all over. Guilt weighs you down. Glancing at your phone, seeing the picture of mom on the caller id and looking away. Missing your cousin's wedding when you had to work, but really spending the weekend in bed with a special friend. Telling them they are special and you've never felt this way. Saying it's me, not you. Saying you understand when none of it makes sense. Telling your significant other you were at your friend's house and not with the other. Posting that 15 year old picture on your dating profile. Telling others you love spending time with your family. I lay bare my own sources of guilt. Saying you love the gift while pulling it from the gift bag and making plans to deposit in a trash bag. Telling the police officer you were unaware of the 35 MPH speed limit. Telling the dentist of course you floss daily. Telling them I will see you tomorrow when you will never see them again. Saying you are sorry when you really do not care.