Another Day

My Mom 'Dottie', nephew Tyler, his 'Dad' brother Doug

Another Day

5/11/09

Sleeping at Mom's,

after Mother's Day,

laying in bed

not hearing her

a thought enters

this could be

the dreaded moment

my brothers, sisters,

find she's passed,

wondering my response

if discovering 'Dottie'

no longer breathing,

to my relief

I hear sounds

"She still lives!"

exclaiming with joy

opening bedroom door,

"Yes, I'm here."

we chuckle, reassured,

feeling blessed again,

able to share

more stories, thoughts,

yesterday memories, gratitude,

for sunshine, family,

such beautiful Creation

and future possibilities 

another day brings.