Aftermath

Last Night There is a stillness in the house While I wait, as quiet as a mouse I soak it up, this quiet respite For very soon, I'll be more desperate I will need the peace inside myself To put my needs up on the shelf For at this very moment I hear the gravel of the tires No warning shot, no cannon fires Coming up the winding driveway I can hear the troops, they are like an army I hear them comin' ...., (and yes, I love them!) This Morning: Pots and pans fill up the sink, with baked on, crusty bits There are several plates of dried up cheese, and dips with soggy Ritz The kitchen floor has sticky goo, where the bowl of gravy spilled And scattered glasses here and there, (a few are still half-filled) New sofa pillows are on the floor, the dog is sleeping there! The gift of chocolates, someone brought me...have somehow disappeared! A rumpled afghan, lies in a heap, where someone took a nap Beneath the chair, a scarf, a shoe, and someone's fleese lined wrap There is Chex mix, legos, tinker toys, helter-skelter around the floor Chocolate crumbs, beneath my feet, and handprints on the door The remote control, was out the door, I found it on the porch! The telephone was ringing too, and took an hour's search! I'm finding candle wax, and a few thumb tacks, a mix of this and that I keep finding things, ...then can't find things, has anyone seen the cat?? A turkey carcass stares at me, ......(I guess I'll make some soup) A messy bunch of people, they are, but if you think I'm duped................ Thanksgiving Day, with family here, (although they leave a mess...) A holiday, the best of things, and yes, I know I'm blessed!