friend's mother died
rearranging birthday plans
to attend funeral

end of the day
blank paper before me
no words come

sitting at work
being truly grateful
for sitting at work

new week-
tackfully decline offer
for unpaid OT

strain toward the weekend
aggreesive rest for two days
and great food

enjoying the day
can't wait to putter later
and play with the cat

first day on new shift
everyone calling my name
putting my thing down

between season
stomach lurching
against the cold

working hard

to keep the stuff of life at bay

so the soul can breathe

sleep in morning
Yuki* waits patiently
for our breakfast


*the white cat

the past week
the stuff of life looms large
jonesing for a nap

cutural weekend
chamber music and theater
the soul breathes in life

enjoying the calm
sifting through old papers
reviewing my life

planning for next year
gathering up hopes and dreams
sorting them out

late at night
hearing the birds singing
rather than sleep

sister in a hard place
allowing her space to cry
and patting her hand

afternoon commute
praying for folks at church
and worshipping

midday cooking time
puttering in the kitchen
and loving it

hump day
telling myself one more time
the chores must be done