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.