October 19, 2025

relatives

blink at the sunshine 

in my eyes 

streaming through the window 

to my bed 

my covers are warm 

i let out a yawn

and stretch my arms 

wide overhead 


the birds are singing 

and family is visiting 

the coffee is on

and feet are shuffling

1 in the bath

2 in the kitchen 

bacon is on 

blankets are lifting 


muffled laughter 

old jokes told again

we are rising with the day

but being slow at the when 

rooms are full

with that similar grin 

slow and familiar 

how long has it been?


-les’nspired