I Can’t Do Everything

I can’t do everything.
But I can draw a picture.

I can’t do everything.
But I can hug my son.

I can’t do everything.
But I can drink some water.

I can’t do everything.
But I can tell a story.

I can’t do everything.
But I can wake up.

I can’t do everything.
But I can read.

I can’t do everything.
But I can keep breathing.

I can’t do everything.
But I can write a letter.

I can’t do everything.
But I can listen deeply.

I can’t do everything.
But I can make one phone call.

I can’t do everything.
But I can say “I love you.”

I can’t do everything.
But I can take a nap.

I can’t do everything.
But I can say hi to the mail carrier.

I can’t do everything.
But I can play a game.

I can’t do everything.
But I can feel the wind on my skin.

I can’t do everything.
But I can take a short walk.

I can’t do everything.
But I can smile.

I can’t do everything.
But I can clap my hands.

I can’t do everything.
But I can brush my teeth.

I can’t do everything.
But I can schedule an appointment.

I can’t do everything.
But I can whistle.

I can’t do everything.
But I can pull some weeds.

I can’t do everything.
But I can open the door.

I can’t do everything.
But I can keep moving.

I can’t do everything.
But I can dance.

I can’t do everything.
But I can take out the garbage.

I can’t do everything.
But I can care.

I can’t do everything.
But I can send an email.

I can’t do everything.
But I can shower.

I can’t do everything.
But I can give a high five.

I can’t do everything.
But I can swim.

I can’t do everything.
But I can open my laptop.

I can’t do everything.
But I can wash a load of laundry.

I can’t do everything.
But I can teach my child a song.

I can’t do everything.
But I can watch a sunset.

I can’t do everything.
But I can help.

I can’t do everything.
But I can tie my shoes.

I can’t do everything.
But I can turn up the volume.

I can’t do everything.
But I can imagine beautiful things.

I can’t do everything.
But I can smell a cinnamon roll.

I can’t do everything.
But I can be present.

I can’t do everything.
But I can laugh louder than yesterday.

I can’t do everything.
But I can thumb wrestle.

I can’t do everything.
But I can.

What can you do?

2 comments

  1. Love “can take a nap” and we as individuals are the only one who put the “must do everything” label on ourselves. The world doesn’t expect it. Thank you for this.

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