BrokenEchoes

  Waking slowly in the morning A soft rain in the Kentucky hills Coffee on the porch And bare feet in the grass Napping in the afternoon Soup beans on the stove Cornbread in the oven Then dinner at the table Dishes in the drainer Reading in my favorite chair Cat purring on the couch Relaxing for the weekend.

  I overslept I forgot my meds I broke a mug And hid the shards under other trash I didn’t want you to see The shattered cup Or the state of me I fed the cat I left for work I cried on the drive And dried my eyes before getting out I didn’t want you to see My silent struggle Or the state of me.

  The soft bright morning Is muddled By dream interfering cat feet My sheets stretch across me As the kitty steps along my bed I lay still Waiting as he finds A place that is warm and safe He explores slowly and intently Lying her for a second Then moving on Finally he finds current warmth And temporary security He stretches and coils himself He closes his eyes And I close mine And we both sleep Until the morning is finished