packed weekend
distacting friend from grief
with a gaden show

reflective evening
forming the year's endgame
to crawl out of the hole

after all day picnic
wanting real food, a soft chair
and cool skin

last night's dance show
spurring me on to
regain agility

forehausted-
telling myself one more time
5 PM is coming

after full weekend
great family memories
long drive sore back

this evening's chore-
talking to Mommy
because I can