Now I Understand

Now I Understand Seventy low-humidity degrees An ever-slight breeze I am on dad’s back porch His man cave was outside He loved this screened-in porch Fifty feet long by twelve feet wide It’s a great day of solitude for the mind Sausage and eggs breakfast by my side Dad was always here for peace and quiet. Now I understand! When I was here with him, it was never this peaceful Always family running in and out Saturday football games on the porch The leaves floating down The quiet solitude he enjoyed escaped those days Replaced by the joys of family noise. Now I understand! On a table away from any rain, he kept a Bible That wasn’t his only one He had one in the family room by the recliner I read to him from the one on his nightstand For two years, this was my greatest joy. They had things in common All New King James – his favorite All large print All highlighted and worn. Now I understand! Today, this is my borrowed man cave, it feels great Birds are chirping An airplane passes overhead Cars occasionally pass by over yonder None of them can be seen Just sounds of nature blending with man Now I understand! What will I do with no one here? What would dad do? A big glass of ice water Bible in hand Prayer and meditation Enjoy the peace and tranquility Even as the breeze picks up Sending a chill and dangling the wind chimes Adding to the gentle fall sounds. Now I understand! Today is going to be a great day! They all are! Now I understand!