I'm Done

Think about it, such a simple phrase but so many meanings:

“I’m done”, said in relief as spoken by a teen as they sit back in their chair just finishing up the SAT exam.

“I’m done”, said is anticipation by a child as they finish their peas and can now have dessert.

“I’m done”, said is unbelief when you complete a task that you expected to take all day and it only took a few hours.

“I’m done”, said in excitement as a senior completes that last homework assignment and is finished with High School.

“I’m done”, said in frustration as just one more thing is piled on you.

“I’m done”, said in anger as a disagreement ends badly.

“I’m done”, said in despair at the end of another bad day.

“I’m done”, said as a statement marking a turning point in your life.

“I’m done”, said factually by the worker on the assembly line that has completed a task.

A simple phrase, yet so many meanings, I’m done.