Wendy Lloyd - OCD Morning

Wake up to the alarm
Reset it a second, third, and fourth time
It will fail tomorrow unless you remember to do this

Step into the shower
Squeeze out twice the shampoo you need
Or your hair will be limp and slick with oil by noon

Dry yourself
Keep the towel away from the small puddles
Do you know just what touched this floor before you?

Eat a healthy breakfast
Pour the entire pot of coffee down the drain
You didn’t achieve the perfect ratio of grounds to water

Get dressed
Purple, blue, purple, blue... definitely purple
The color could determine the entire course of your day

Brush your teeth
Watch the wisps of blood collect in the sink
Stroking any more lightly would leave last night’s plaque intact

Apply makeup
Remove it all with astringent and start again
You put an extra swipe of peachy blush on your right cheek

Put on your shoes
Knot the laces three times just to be sure
They might come loose and cause a terrible stairway accident

Check the doors
Work all the locks several times through
A burglar could break in and leave you with absolutely nothing

Start your car
Irritate other drivers with your geriatric pace
It’s already late, but that’s no reason to put your life on the line

Wendy Lloyd

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