Loose Hours

Wrapped in cotton,

Like a cloud—

Stretching out the

Pain that makes bones

Wither,

Air-popping relief and

Deep breaths speak for

Themselves.

There is nothing more

To be done,

But hum and wiggle

The toes that have been

Bent and sting.

Loose hours spent

Selfishly—deservingly so.

Lost leisure reclaimed

And the home

Feels like silk.

There is nothing more

To be done.

No need to wear glasses—

The days have been soft

Like the cotton that takes

The dirt off of tired skin.