Off Day
Eternal Repetition: Contemplating Life's Familiarity
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Watching Willow wait by the window
Observing someone named Willow waiting by the window.
I spend an afternoon
Using time during an afternoon.
In a pattern getting used to it after, just like I used to do
Establishing a routine and becoming accustomed to it, reminiscent of past habits.
So familiar as any other day
Feeling the day is commonplace, like any other.
I take the time to still my rage
Taking a moment to calm inner anger or frustration.
Watching Willow wait by the window
Continuing to observe Willow waiting by the window.
I look for something new
Searching for something new or different.
In the palest sky to see if the clouds move, only if they wanted to
Examining the sky, perhaps hoping for a change in the clouds, if they desire.
Just another day of getting through
Acknowledging another day and the effort needed to get through it.
Oh dear, how it upsets my mood
Expressing distress over the routine upsetting one's mood.
But nothing's ever new
Realizing that despite the emotions, nothing truly new occurs.
Nothing's ever new
Emphasizing the repetitiveness and lack of novelty in life.
Nothing's ever new
Reiterating the idea that nothing significantly changes.
Watching willow wait by the window
Continuing to observe Willow waiting by the window.
I spend an afternoon
Spending another afternoon in the same manner.
But nothing's ever new
Highlighting the persistence of the unchanging nature of life.
Nothing's ever new
Repeating the idea that nothing significantly changes.
Nothing's ever new
Emphasizing once again the lack of novelty and change.
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