all these things

Dana has all these things going at once
in her house
The quilt is setup on the stand
there is a puzzle on the table
and there is a bag of embroidery
next to her chair.

I was feeling envious
until I plugged my computer in.
I have all these things going at once.
Nothing is required of me here
its all just for fun.

This is a happy place for me.
I've been dreaming of writing
something with fluency...
remember that one time
when I wrote a novel?

It was such an escape.
I loved it.
But I am scared to start again.
I want the escape but
... like so many things...
I want it to be perfect
and come easily.

I think about my friend
lighting a candle
when she seeks the face of God.
It represents something sacred.
I come here when everyone else is asleep
or when everyone else is distracted
and write.
I love it.
It's just me
and my thoughts
and maybe you.
Are you here?

I can untie the knots in my brain
that rattle me through the day.
I feel better after I've written something.
anything.
It's like sitting down to the piano
and banging out something I've never played.
It brings me happiness.

what brings you happiness?
I hope you know what it is
and visit that thing
just for fun.

lvb