The Day My Brain Went on Strike

My brain decided, “No work today,”

It packed its bags and ran away.

It left a note that read, “Good luck!

I’m done with thinking, I’m off to chuck.”

I tried to focus, but oh no—

My thoughts were wandering to and fro.

I stared at walls, I tapped my pen,

Then watched a squirrel, and back again.

“Come back!” I begged, “I need you here!”

But it just laughed and grabbed a beer.

So here I sit, my mind on break,

Procrastinating, for goodness' sake!