OBSESSED

by William Manchee

Obsessed with writing? Who me?
No. No. I’m just determined.
Determined to become a best selling author.
What did you say, honey?

Obsessed? Not really . . . on track . . .
Focused on my objective, single minded, on target
Can’t let anything stop me from attaining my goal.
What? Okay. I’ll be there in a minute.

Obsessed, no way. What are you talking about?
Now that I’ve found my passion in life,
What else is there? Dedication, devotion, that’s all it is.
Not now, dear. I’ll do it tomorrow.

Get a life? What do you mean? I love my life.
Nothing can derail me now, I’m on a mission
Success is just down the road, another mile.
Baby, we can do that later. Can’t stop now.

Obsessed! You’re nuts. I’m not a loser.
Come on. You can’t get there unless you pay your dues.
Almost there, another day, one more hill to climb.
Don’t worry, we’ll get to that later.

Give it up? Is that what I heard you say?
Surrender, retreat, give up the ghost . . . Surely you jest?
It’s just a matter of time now, my love, almost there.
Okay, then. Go on without me.

Obsessed? No, not really . . .
Just a little scared. Afraid I won’t make it.
I couldn’t live with that, you know?
Honey? . . . Honey? . . . Where are you?