What Comes Next

When wishing fails
as it surely will,
speak up.
When the tongue fails,
listen well.
When the ears fail,
work up a sweat.
When the feet fail,
clean house.
When the mop fails,
sing.
When the music fails,
cook a meal.
When the flame fails,
love someone.
When the heart fails,
build a nest.
When sleep fails,
draw breath.
When breath fails. . .

Ah, right.
So easy to forget.

Breath
never fails.

Here is Now

For the moment, all is well

The boss is smiling

The train ran on time

The kid is in the company of 20 pint-sized peers

Rain is falling

The bank account contains its cushion

A friend at the gym knows my name

Sleep came

And stayed

The counselor awaits

The husband is at a conference

Improving his prospects

The slacks still fit

The calendar is full

The inbox is not

Two hawks ride a current of air

A laugh comes easily

Every reason to worry

Has drifted away

Breathe in

Breathe out