Why?

Why does it feel like
I am climbing uphill
With lead weights attached to my ankles?

Why does it taste like
There are staples in my mouth
That won't go down?

Why does it smell like
The dog needs a bath
And I am too lazy to give it to him?

Why does it look like
The clouds will
Never go away?

Why does it sound like
A typical Monday morning
On I-285?

Why can't I stop dragging my finger nails against the chalk board?
Because the chalk board has been replaced
With the smart board
And I have yet
To get the message.