I do Procrastinate

I sit and stare at a blank screen,

A task to do, yet I'm unseen.

My mind wanders, my focus fades,

The time ticks by in endless shades.

I know I should be productive,

But the thought alone is too seductive.

I'll do it later, I'll do it tomorrow,

I'll get it done, I won't borrow.

But tomorrow turns into today,

And still, I find myself in disarray.

The deadline looms, the pressure mounts,

And yet, I still can't seem to count.

Count the minutes, count the hours,

As I procrastinate and lose my powers.

My motivation is fleeting, my drive is weak,

As I continue to put off what I seek.

I know it's a flaw, I know it's a curse,

But it seems like my procrastination only gets worse.

I'll try to break free, I'll try to improve,

But for now, I sit and write this sad groove.

Murshida Parveen