Morning Conversations

I am a professional adult. With a job.

And coworkers.

And tasks.

There's also a shared understanding that 

I'm not even worth approaching pre-coffee.

Communication is already a tricky beast 

when people are well and functioning.

So, I just try to save everyone the trouble and potential despair

by just waiting a few minutes after I walk in the door

to get settled,

have a sip of coffee,

and pick up where I left off before.

It might be something profound like self-reflection

or meditation,

or just slowing down to BE in the moment

before taking on the world.

But really, coffee. Now. Please.

I barely understand English yet,

and I'm not entirely sure how I got myself to the office.

-C McG