Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Instead of going back to sleep

Amazing how much clearer the world appears when I do not turn over and go back to sleep. My usual Wednesday morning routine is different this week. I do not have my usual 9 AM appointment because I have no way to get there. My daughter is gone now. Instead of going back to sleep, it's me and the cat... in the sun.

Instead of going back to sleep,
I get up.
The morning is crisp.
I accompany the daughter
Before the cab arrives.
Instead of going back to sleep
I write this.
My head is clear.
The daughter is now gone.
The sun shines.
Instead of going back to sleep
I have three un-programmed hours
To accompany the cat.
He is grateful.
Three hours
To be whelmed in the sun.
Instead of going back to sleep
I am gracefully awake
Whelmed in the sun
Accompanying the cat
Just the two of us.

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