Yes, well. Here we are again.

I am still loving
pots of tea,
and my neighbors and friends;
my girls' smiles and laughter,
but not so much
their sullen faces in the morning,
and their energy
at night,
long after mine
has vacated
the premises.
I am loving, lately,
the subtler palette
of late fall days,
which even now
have not really chilled
quite enough
to my liking.
I want to bundle up.
I want cheeks to flush
upon walking,
and scarves
to be necessary.
I want to come home
and shut the door
behind the whole family,
and light some candles,
and make some tea,
or pour some wine,
and sit down and say
"How was your day today?"

How was your day today? Thanks for reading.
tt