There are those days
of reprieve
when the schedule
behind, you can leave.
Outside tasks are
up to date
and rain declares
you may sleep late,
if you wish or
just sit in the dark
with a single light
and a detective mystery
to delight.
Andrea Zani’s Concerto #5
floats in the air
as you relax in your
Herman Miller chair.
The Chocolate Lab
lies at your feet
and glances up
as your eyes do meet
and for a fleeting
moment, in a face,
you are bathed with
unconditional grace,
and in spite of the news,
which beats relentlessly
at the door,
you are at peace for
a little while more.