Rest

In rest there exists a peace
like taking of your shoes
after a long day.

Releasing the things that
tied you down all day.

Barely enough room to
wiggle your toes but
now you’re unrestricted.

You forgot how soft
your new socks were.

Hard bottoms felt like
hard times when you
drug yourself out of
the car this morning
and took that long walk
through the parking lot.

Listening to your favorite
song on the way in is why
you smiled when you said
—“good morning.”

Gratitude kept you on autopilot
because you at home is the only
time you feel like you’re
in the captain’s chair.

It’s where you take rest.
It’s where you reset.
It where you find peace.

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