date night with me

the soup is hot, the bread is toasted
the kiwi is cut and ready for a post-dinner snack
the movie (closer) is rented

the kids are asleep
and i am going to have a date with myself
and i am happy happy happy

i miss my husband when he is away
but i do love my nights to myself

a little meditation later and
it will be a perfect evening

in high school, i'd spend an evening out
with friends
and i'd feel bad leaving my mom all alone
at home
she said everytime without fail,
i waited 27 years to have an evening to myself,
i love it

i'm sure she did just the same thing that
i'm doing tonight