Another Day Is Done
I return from a day at work filled with
chaos; our busiest day in months. I feel nothing but stress and exhaustion. I climb the
stairs to my home, turn the key, let myself in, lock the door behind me and lean
my back against it, sighing in relief.
I am finally home. Another day is done.
I am finally home. Another day is done.
I am met by my two kittens; they are glad
to see that mama is home. I pet each of the kittens. They relish the affection.
One of the kittens jumps to reach my hand. She reminds me of a horse that
stands up on its hind legs and bucks. She is my bucking bronco. I fill their
food bowl with a scoop of food. The kittens eat and purr contentedly.
I prepare my evening meal, and then sit
on the couch. I turn on the television to the national news. I soon have a
kitten on the couch with me. She is content to keep my company, yet wants to
help me finish my meal. I continue watching the news. The kitten has now moved
closer. She has settled down, lying against my legs.
Soon after, my other kitten comes for a
visit; she jumps up and rests on the arm of the couch. She then decides to come
lay on me, on top of my chest. It is her favorite spot; she loves to lay on top
of me, to feel my heartbeat, to feel my chest raise and fall with my breath.
All is quiet and still. There is no sound
in the room but the television. Daylight is leaving, night is coming. I lay on
the couch with one kitten next to me, the other kitten on top of me.
Soon another friend comes to visit. I look
to the window; the curtains are parted. There before my eyes, my friend the
moon. I feel a sense of relief, seeing my friend. I talk to my friend Luna in
thoughts and whispers. The kitten on my chest turns to me, as if asking what I
said. I tell her I am talking to my friend Luna. The kitten looks out the
window, noticing my friend. She then lays her head down again, in quiet
contentment.
A peaceful time, surrounded by purring, enveloped by the warmth of the kittens, bathed in moonlight. My kitties
and my eternal best friend are with me. I sink into the couch, in total
relaxation and peace after a day of chaos.
Another day is done.
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