the birds wake me up
and light comes my way
and even after the hurt
life is not all
doom and gloom anyway
there are cuts that need band-aids
and peaches on the tree
tomatoes red on the vine but
just do not think of
last night
there are loves and leaves
a chance of a cool breeze yet
even the ache has
only so much relief
there are often a few hours
before the hello of Monday and
the time is now
the red sauce was requested
spaghetti and meatballs and
good garlic bread and
nobody makes it like me
when asked for it is given
it will not make itself
and it makes people smile
green chives fresh from the garden
and nothingness will not win
tonight