staying warm

[jer21]

came home tonight
to a dead thermostat
54F in the house
wtf

my my
how the holidays fly
a week ago
so much promise
now just sad
gone for another year

the curve ball this year
(not a fire)
even worse
dave's dad
in the hospital
possible heart attack

thankfully
after a few days
and a few tests
checked out clear
no attack
just a warning shot
exercise
eat right
take care of the body

so christmas was delayed
but for good reason
his family all together
celebrated thursday
then this weekend with mine

so many blessings
so much, too much

but the greatest blessings
friendship
joy
laughter
hugs
love

these are all i need
and what i'll always remember

tucking logan in
those little hands
wrapped around my neck
a bedtime story

foster's words
still so broken
but making so much sense
i stand amazed
the power of communication

my mother made for me
a blanket
knitted
no other like it
her effort, her love
the product mine to keep
i cried
seemed foolish to others
i think

but her warmth
can be mine now
no matter what
broken thermostats and all

hands down
the best gift of the year

warming up now
i've missed home

great to be back