What does desolation feel like?

DESOLATION
 
Yesterday I beat
myself up repeatedly.
It was a vicious onslaught.
I just lay helpless
as the blows landed.

Today I survey
the prize-fighter,
sitting quietly,
after the night before,
bruised and serene.

I’ve seen it all before
but yesterday’s fight
laid bare
how desolate I really am,
and how precious today is.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS
1.  Do you ever beat yourself up?
​2.  What might you do to be kinder to yourself?
3.  How might you celebrate how precious this day is for you?

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Day 587 of Des McCabe's Personal Development Exercises