Finally...

Finally,
house guest starts a new job
now she will get chores

midweek-

slowing down to regroup

and enjoy the day

in today's mail-
this year's planner
one week to catch up

Hockin'

Day 4 of bug

sucking down lozenges

to keep voice's timbre

first week on days
busted and disgusted
can't wait till next week

catching a cold
reminding myself
no partner on shift

New Year

first day of year
purging the house of trash
creating calm