Rain gentles surrounding space, erases
the freeway drone, softens darkness
before dawn, extends my time for play
before the tasks begin — breakfast
& waking the child for her first day of the second
half of second grade, her first day
in public school — teacher, classmates,
recess though rain may keep them in.
She’s prepared her lunch, her clothes, asked me
to wake her promptly @ 6:45
though given the deep hibernation
she sustains, nothing short of the German
Shepherd's kiss will break the spell, inspire
the next chapter of what she wants to be.
Love the pictures this draws in my mind ...
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