Moment of Silence

On days like this,

as I awake from a deep sleep,

so peaceful and reneving,

I lie in bed and think of nothing at all.

6 days of early mornings and late nights,

struggling just to pay the bills, helping with homework,

cooking, cleaning messes, and doing laundry

were all distant memories, trapped in the 

depths of a dream I never dreamt.

Today is a new day...

On this day,

I am refreshed, and my spirit is reborn.

With no knowledge or plans for the day, 

I will just lie here, eyes closed, beneath the warm rays

and gusts of wind brushing warm kisses across my cheek. 

Today is a good day...

On this day, 

the sounds of tiny footsteps and laughter between chewing 

make me smile and appreciative of all that I have. 

Hearing the joy in my childrens' voices

tells me they have all they need.

So I will continue to lay here, feeling  thankful, full of love,

and enjoy this brief moment of silence....