Plans change
Fact of life
Friends were supposed to visit
and couldn’t come.
I am disappointed,
prepared the house,
and now I feel like a
deflating balloon.
Bummer!!!!!
The good thing is,
the house is clean,
there is plenty of food
in fridge and freezer.
Wine is always here.
Now I can take time for myself
write, hike, eat,
work in the garden,
not necessarily in that order,
but close enough.
Last night I could go and see a movie
I had thought I’d miss,
today I strolled across
the Farmers’ Market in town.
No schedule – what a concept!
Coming home, we played cards
because the rain
that pounded on the roof.
stopped us from our planned hike.
Our friends were apologetic
about not being able to visit
but I am happy to have time
to read to my hearts’ delight.
There is a blessing
in a change of plans.
Our friends will come – eventually,
and I will be excited about it – then.
Hiking Poet 