Recipe for Forgetting

It is always such a shame,

We always forget what we want to remember

but what we don't want to remember becomes unforgettable.

There are lots of things we are told to try,

to forget, or avoid the truth

Find a new hobby

Take up a new exercise program

Try something new,

like a new hairstyle

Try a little retail therapy

Become invested in a new television series

Treat yourself, somehow

Keep yourself busy

to avoid the pain, the heartache and the embarrassment 

which always seems to accompany failure

The key is to get out of the house,

Be with your friends, family and people who support you

These things all help, but more is still needed

Forever reminiscing about the past,

is sure to drive someone absolutely insane

Overthinking; as it seems, should be considered a crime

What is there to do?

Snap out of it.

Clear your head

The worst thing to do is to hermit

or be left alone with your consuming thoughts

In the end, the only thing that can come with forgetting

is the prospect of time

and waiting out the storm that seems to engulf us all.