last day of year
recollecting on deeds done
and the new plan man

running on empty
project work plodding along
toward finished

after family time
needing a day of rest
to face the stuff of life

family vaca plans....
eating and being merry
movies and card games

forehausted-
working up the energy
to drive home

running on empty
trying to get two lists done
before the weekend

early evening
curling up with a good book
after great dinner

christmas gift prep
the final push for graciousness
for home and work

christmas prep-
filling house with music
getting card list out

early night home-
setting up service visit
and cooked dinner

after the shift
dragging a tired butt home
vegging out

after some sleep
kitties wake me early
for fun and breakfast

long drive home
grass pokes through fresh fallen snow
singing Christmas Carols

morning in court
actively not listening
to the to-do around me

long weekend's eve
before meeting family
catching up on sleep

dentist office
pina coloada number
almost worth the visit

fourth watch
birds gently sing to me
you like work....

up late at night
paying for it all day long
and smiling

holiday menu
how much goodness do I want
on the table

evening
trying to find the strength
to eat dinner

morning routine
chatting with kitties
about breakfast

planning for weekend
wanting to jump on chores
against next weekend

evening commute
holding on for a quick dinner
and schlump in bed

first watch of the night
clouds block meteor show
enjoying the moon

early morning
kitty alarm clock
not to be ignored

morning ride
wisps of cloud
roll through the sky

treasure hunt
a bottle of bitters
for my pasta sauce

birthday dinner
surf and turf, hazelnut rice
mache and good red wine

sleeping in
crack of dawn meets me
at the front door

brutal week's end
throughout the evening
tv watches me

second long day
sitting for six hours
and not dozing

morning ride
full moon tilts in starless sky
street light blinks

start of new week
trying to gather my thoughts
in the whirlwind

evening commute
holding on to slump in bed
after quick dinner

evening lounging-
kitties and I curl up on couch
with a great puzzle

meatballs for lunch
wanting to sink into a couch
with a big smile

into the night
sorting through the stuff of life
recaliming floor space

recipe search
for new food types to try
Old sous chef would be proud

before concert
radio folks voices
now have faces

long week's end
kicking back and breathing out
we did it......

warm autumn day-
enjoying the reds and golds
and drinking iced tea

warm afternoon
short sleeved children play in leaves
during recess

early commute
stars shining in the night sky
singing in the car

rainy weekend-
washing out the frustrations
and the tears

end of long week
clearing out clutter
and bad energy

rainy day
matching my mood
lifting my eyes

no sleep morning
loud music blasts in the car
to keep focused

after the dentist
puttering through chores
with whit castles

after long car ride
wishing my legs and back
didn't hate me

the kitties and I
squabbling who gets to sleep
in my bed

enjoying the quiet
half moon travels through the room
during a good read

all weekend long
me and the kitties
sharing a good book

trash pickup's eve-
purging the biohazards
emptying shredders

chatting with service tech
being called "darling" again
a hackle raises

forehausted
willing myself to the market
to get dinner

conference lunch time
planning to walk labynrith
before day's end

chatting with old friend
longing for scrabble games
and movie nights

evening fun
recording last week
planning this week

weekend fun
stuck between birthday parties
trying to nap

weekend plans-
a great book, cold Guiness
and new food to try

first light
a moment of soul peace
before rising

late night
walking over my threshold
finally relaxing

extra day off-
NCIS marathon
and last of junk food stash

long weekend's eve
the thought of reading a whole book
quickens my pace

chatting with roommate-
long weekend agendas
making end game plans

great sleeping weather
working hard to rouse myself
when the alarm sounds

crispness in the air
plaid ribbon dances on jacket
on the way to the car

early shift
kitties and I
use the snooze button

evening
creating floor space
and clearing the air

at long red light
start of winter pantry list
and closet purge

chatting with sisters
sharing big dreams
for the family

before the dawn
cooking for friends
finding my rhythm

little sleep night
kitties asking for breakfast
I groan awake

waking early
walking on cleaned floor
spring in my step

first light
kitties tell me they're hungry
as I hit the snooze

late at night
looking at the bedroom floor
wishing for energy

early morning
sinking back into the bed
after the dawn

afternoon daydream
stack of book and pot of tea
just chillin'

late night reading
sucked into the story
fighting to read next page

after the long day
packing dinner for a friend
smile creeps on my face

goodnes of the Lord
no rent increase for next year
automatic savings

early ride in
worshipping in new songs
for centering

afternoon plans-
leisurely dinner
and dance show

morning commute
stopping for Starbucks
chatting up old friends

morning drill
kitties need some extra petting
before I leave

early ride in
stars fading into day light
as I park

forehausted.....
head tilting forward
during presentation

dinner time treat-
shrimp, sausage and potatoes
I didn't cook

evening chores-
getting surfaces gleaming
reclaiming floor space

forehausted from trip
chatting with my family
about next year's plans

early morning-
enjoying the quietness
of the car ride

vacation prep
chatting with family
about rendevous

two days till Mommy
setting out my reading stuff
and girly dresses

vaca minus three-
laundry and laying out clothes
for smooth packing

midday call to Mommy
"can't wait for our vacation
so we can hang out..."

end of long week
in bed by 7 PM
to work tomorrow

long long day
wearing a lot of caps
and getting it done

back in the house
the cats ignoring me
for my vacation

late commute-
holding my head up
at the red lights

chillin' weekend
the dogs lounge in the den
I'm lost in a novel

morning
straining to pull weeds
to center myself

afternoon stuff-
getting ready for road trip
telling kitties goodbye

morning call with sister
explaining kitty owners
and last night's Brenda

afternoon chores-
starting on laundry piles
real food for dinner

family weekend
funeral, new pregnancy
tons of reflection

sunny morning
the sun tickles my skin
on monring commute

death in the family
enjoying the memories
of my aunt

prepping for family jaunt
packing bag with everything
but clothes

after midday errand
trees in front of my house cut down
and ones in back remain

cloudy afternoon
working up the energy
to start the chores

morning commute
jamming with the radio
in spirit and truth

morning run-
hardware store
sceninc route return

during dinner-
babysitting call
packing "Alaldin" in my bag

fourth watch
watching the moon
move over my pillow

morning break
"Did you see Brenda?" with sister
tee heeing

shopping find
coral melon peachy rose
next to cheese counter

before the dawn
centering to face the day

in the fourth watch
cats purring on the bed
rain pelting the lawn

wonderful evening
chicken, scented peas, mac and cheese
and a great movie

early morning drive
after hour of great read
car filled with worship

morning niceties-
getting to work on time
Starbucks on my desk

evening chore
graduation cheesecake
for friend's daughter

silent night
keeping kitties from my room
filled with white noise

after work
trying to summon energy
for the chores

hump day
trying to find energy
to finish paperwork

all night long
outside the door
cats crying

letting the cats in
kitty federation wrestling
under the bed

that kind of week-
comfort foods for dinner
and lots of snacks

mid afternoon-
finding today's breakfast
in my knapsack

morning ride
true worship for a few minutes
storming the heavenlies

in the morning
my body reminds me
it is aging

after some rest
enjoying the new garden beds
lighter on my feet

morning commute-
enjoying the grass's green
and the birds' singning

no sleep kind of night
me and kitties toss and turn
watching the sun rise

feeling icky
longing to go be in the bed
with a great read

coming in late
doing chores to clear my head
and create some calm

no sleep kind of night-
doing sudokus
and kitties purring

thinking to myself
and the last few days at work
Daddy would be proud

after a fun day
wanting to play in the dirt
and escape in a book

firefighting days
slowing to catch my breath
and refocus

chillin'
me and the cats lounging
under a fan

chatting with friend
to get perpective on work
finally laughing

weekend's eve-
gardening awaits
reveling in dirt

warm afternoon
planning two new garden beds
while battling weeds

frenzied morning-
chatting with my brother
and life is better

late in the night
kitties banging on the door
wanting to play

lazy sunday
watching many Cinderellas
chuckling to myself

at end of fun-filled week
overwhelming need for eel
and some good sake

chatting with sister
really rough day in love land
and brother drama

cranking all day
library filled with loud kids
stumbling home

that kind of day
not noticing the flowers
drinking in the rain

early morning ride
chatting with baby brother
about important stuff

Maundy Thursday
letting the weight of Easter
gently come to bear

paperwork day
shuffling papers on my desk
and getting stuff done

morning commute
enjoying the birds singing
as I worship

after great weekend
holding on to mellow mood
life blowuptuates

windshield kind of day
looking for the hidden "s"
to make sense of it all

early commute
sky lightens to melon haze
birds chirp good morning

late at night
kitties decide to settle
who eats first

weekend of cooking
first batch of scones baked in years
still have the knack

a quiet moment
planning for the next whirlwind
and some downtime

morning commute
beads of rain moving slowly
up the windshield

chilly spring morning
forsythia starting to bud
nature's sap is rising

early commute
driving around accident
swarm of red lights

spring in the air
seeing my first new mulch
topped with pansies

office treasure hunt
finding out the desk is brown
under the papers

nice day outside
telling myself to get work done
before playing

morning commute
charismatic interlude
at the red light

weekend ginko
hedges starting to bud
grass getting green

after a hard week
sinking into the couch
to enjoy movies

lunch with work friend
chatting about family
and machinery

purim play last night-
twenty minute production
take two hours

chatting with the cats
explaning that it's my room
and that they are guests

springing forward
trying to catch up on sleep
and my sanity

end of the week
trying to clean my spaces
so I can breathe

first light
getting ready for the day
chatting with two cats

chatting with friends
realizing how cool Dad was
when he took naps

at church yesterday
worshipping in spirit
and full voice

between a and b
moving more slowly
but getting there

full day today
needing a diet soda
to make it through shift

month of new roommate
nice for all the cleaning help
wished she liked my food

no speaking voice
reverting to sign language
to make a point

chatting with old friends
getting shot in both arms
of capability

running from a cold
trying to keep the body well
for nine more days

early morning
sereanded by the cats
who want their breakfast

running on empty
cold starts to chase me down
hope to outrun it

late night -
coming hold to cold house
furnace out again

first light
making cheesecake for a friend
enjoying the kitchen

windy night
sleeping under the covers
to muffle the noise

early commute
awesome worship in the car
pumped up for work

puttering today
cleaning the kitcthen counters
after breakfast

one more time
letting a cat into the house
'cause traps don't work

end of week tired
fighting to go home early
to chill with Brenda

last night sans roommate
making room in the kitchen
for different food

chatting with friend
trying to encourage her
as I write day's recap

at nurse's office
finding out I shrunk an inch
now to hem my pants

over wintered plants
start blooming early
can't wait for spring

early commute
thinking of younger sister
prayer song in the car

true gift from the Lord-
getting an extra half hour
before rising

icy morning
first dig out the move here
two years ago

wintery morning
enjoying second coffee
before going out

paperwork heaven
glad to be paid shuffle them
and come back tomorrow

end of long week
living room is still clean
cooked food in the fridge

morning commute
wishing for worship moment
and lottery numbers

morning surprise
complex maintenance men
to work on the list

after long weekend
getting back to library
and chatting up friends

holiday weekend
still having to run the plant
joy and rapture

last's chores-
swapping out mini blinds
and changing linen

today's planning-
long family weekend visit
can't wait to spoil them

another late night
reasoning with alarm clock
as it chirps

early commute
sister calls and says she took
a Mental Halth Day

full force winter
blasting through my jacket
as I rush to car

visit to nurse-
official start of diet

weekend plans
paying bills, doing laundry
and fantastic meals

evening off
plans to clean living room
and shred mail

sitting in office
blood pressure spiking
chocolate cravings

short time together-
the white cat no longer greets me
when I come home

four days later
Yuki is still mad at me
and not eating

*the white cat

getting the car back
it's more anxious than ever
to speed home