Coming later

Even though I make a concerted effort to come on time, there are moments where everyone has shown up and I have yet to arrive. It happens. I can't help it. Sometimes it takes me a while to get things done. It's human nature.

At times, they're waiting for me - impatiently. And sensing their remote frustration with me, I don't even bother to come. Sometimes, I'd rather be doing something else, like watching TV.

There are several reasons why it happens: I'm tired, I'm stressed with work, I'm tired, I'm lost in thought, I'm tired, I'm not in the mood, and I'm tired.

Being someone who has a lot on his plate, it's hard when I can't do everything to everyone. I'm only one man. There's only so much energy I can expunge.

And, I'd rather come first and get it over and done with, having me wait for them, but I'd rather put their needs ahead of mine, even though they don't always appreciate the fact.