Detox

Sometimes we all need to take a break

When the stress of life is too much to take

A few days, a week, however long you need

Take all time necessary, don't let anyone impede 

Too much of anything can be detrimental 

It takes a big toll, both physical and mental 

It's okay to take a break, recharge, and unwind 

We all need to destress and clear our minds 

Mentally and physically, we absorb so much 

From work to friendships, family, and such 

We carry as much as we can possibly muster 

And when it's too much, it becomes a cluster 

Our schedules make it hard to deal with it all 

And we bottle it up no matter how big or small 

But the sooner we take a little time for ourselves 

The sooner we can take it all off the shelves 

It takes time to heal and unravel the mess

And reaching out will always help us progress

But sometimes we have to be a little selfish

And look out for ourselves when things are amiss 

 

Life is fickle and it teaches us many lessons 

And we often lean by enduring transgressions 

Even though most times it goes unspoken 

We're no good to anyone if we are broken 

So always focus on the things you can control

And remember that time off is good for the soul 

So don't be afraid to take time out of the box

Because sooner or later, we all need to detox