What do I hear in the words you say?
Words that make my face flush-
What do I hear in the words you say?
Words that make my heart rush-

Something in their inflection,
Confounds my intention.
Something in their tone,
Makes me happy I'm alone
With you.

What do I hear in the words?
A breath that drives my mind-
What do I hear in the words?
Freedom was hard to find
Till you.

Happy Friday

I fidget with the keys in my hand as I walk the long hallway.
These last three minutes before I enter the door are most hard.
On the other side two happy cats race to the entry way.
I peek in to make sure they are not too close to the door.
I walk into familiar surroundings and felines fall at my feet.
They expose their soft fluffy bellies for a tickle.
I am welcomed home.

I walk through the entry way and drop my purse and case.
I lose the jacket and the heels and drop the keys on their hook.
I find softer things to wear and a pair of squishy slippers.
I take off my make up and brush out my hair.
I think about dinner and my husband's appetite.
At last I sit down and chat with you.
And I am welcomed home.

I begin to cook the evening meal.
I straighten things here and there.
I entertain myself and wonder which minute he will arrive.
He walks through the door and we kiss hello.
He loses his jacket and shoes for a hoody and slippers.
He sits down to eat the dinner I have made.
And I am welcomed home.

The rain pours down upon my head
I laugh and run for cover
I am too grown up for rain soaked hair

Standing in the archway of the bagel shop
I remember when I could stand
in the rain with my mouth open wide
and have a drink with God

I wait for the rain to subside
So I might continue the day's business
But when the day is done
Ill stand naked in the shower
And pretend I'm laughing in the rain