my mini-vacation

end of every three weeks
i take a break to take time
to sit in the airport lounge
to watch the young and old

to play with justin
to pull him closer
under my blanket
and later change his diaper

i ponder how best
to share the love that i am
and grace i can give
to unease another’s burden

i sit with questions
allowing answers to unfold
i think about my day
and my years gone

i wonder what will matter
a year from now
i recall what i am grateful for
and remain quiet to sip my doubts