August 11, 2001
The Silence
tired
inertia a reluctantly defeated foe
as exhausted feet
step by step by step
tread from darkness depths
to the welcome glow of light
upon the landing
gaining strength from the vanquished task
and more in the pause
to hear the sleepers slumber
care free spread within the night
chest welling with gratitude
at so incredible a gift
that I should belong to such as these