I'm finally home after another long day

Earning overtime and wearing myself away.

When did 50 hour weeks become the norm?

When did it become a struggle to perform?

My knees always hurt, and joints creak and crack,

And I'm familiar with panic attacks.

I almost never dress to impress.

Some days I feel paralyzed by stress.

Health is a sore topic with God.

My meal schedule is at best odd.

Every day frazzled and worn,

Stay here or switch fields? I'm torn.

When did life become so...hard?