and it's hard
i awoke at least
four times
for an instant i
thought i feel
my pups at
my legs - but then
each cat
starts with its nails
how it differs
how it is the same
i wonder if day
seven counts
if there is still
hope
i doubt
still i count
take a small nap in my car
to keep my eyes
from closing at those times
when my kids take my hands
