Rest

lazy on the beach
your hat is over your eyes and you are
sleeping
just worn out
thankful for the quiet of no
music 
or
screaming children
I guard your rest like a sentinel
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Owens Avatar
October 26, 2009 at 8:40 PM
love this...wish I were at the beach! Marty
Kendrick Avatar
October 26, 2009 at 12:13 PM
We all need that from time to time. Keep writing. Thanks for reminding me. Sara
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