Overstayed his welcome

Image from Lucy's album

And now I fear
Optimism has overstayed his welcome

You must surely know
that I have budgeted this week for no more than
two days of
fearless expectations and
three nights of peaceful sleep

that's all I can afford
with my usual stipend of recurring thoughts and
recycled emotions

So I'll help you pack your bags
and wish you a safe journey to
wherever you're bound
for I really must return to my
usual mindset
It's all I can afford, you understand