I turned it off.
It was raining and I was snug under my
Blankets.
The thumping on the roof soothed me and
I burrowed deeper into my bed.
I felt a bit sorry for my family and
Friends who were already on their
Way to work, but not too sorry.
For I was once like them, driving to
School when it was still dark in all
Kinds of inclement weather.
I had paid my dues.
And now I didn't feel guilty.
I just felt gratitude that on a rainy fall
Day I could linger longer under my
Warm covers feeling cozy and content.
I had no need to get dressed and
No place to go.