baby time

it rained 40 days and 40 nights
and then this morning the dove came back
in the form of sunshine pouring through my windows

just the baby and me
as the 3 year old was at aiyi's

all the windows open
fresh sunny breeze blowing across
the professionally cleaned living room

like a commercial for baby food
she in her high chair
grabbing for ruby red watermelon chunks
constant movement, kicking and giddy

then one moment: sun shining in on us
she watched a cloud pass by
felt the breeze waft her light hair
we listened
breathed
allowed

it was over and wiggling again
she wanted to get up and move around
no more stillness for this one
she is in charge of all that happens to her

she thinks that once she masters walking
it will be time to work on learning how to fly