Too quickly.
My condo was filled with
Family,
Food,
Fun, and
Noise.
When I said goodbye to
My brother and his wife
This morning,
I was bombarded by the stillness
That surrounded me.
After a few minutes,
I left home too.
I picked up pastries at "Panera's"
And shared them with a dear
Lady and her beloved husband
Who has dementia.
I meant for it to be a short visit,
But after more than two hours
Of intense conversation between
Kindred spirits, I finally mananged
To pry myself away; but not before
I promised to come back.
As I walked once more into my
Quiet abode,
The song bubbling up in my
Soul silenced the silence and
Once again it felt okay to be at
Home alone.