Up before the rest and quietly down the stairs.
Coffee maker steams,
Eggs and toast sizzle in leftover bacon drippings.
Sunlight streams through the back window and warms my chair
As I lay out the newspaper and think of a 7 letter word for dream.
Leisurely shower, comfortable clothes,
Out for a early walk.
It's not yet 8 o'clock.
But not today...
I wake up late.
The kids are downstairs fighting.
No time for coffee, no time for toast and eggs.
No time to cross words.
I have 2 minutes to shower and brush.
My pants are ripped, my shirt has spots.
The car needs gas.
Where's my wallet? Where's the keys?
The dog threw up in my shoe.
