at our daughter’s house in Locust Grove, GA

Daffodils bloom in January,

a dozen cardinals gather on the lawn.

When the back door opens,

take flight and chatter in the woods.

Mom would like it here.

Dad would like anywhere

he can watch the football playoffs

undisturbed and fall asleep

by halftime in a comfortable chair.

I wait to be happy doing what I’m told.

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