Veronica Joseph Poet Free verse

Warm Tonight

wondering
how many around the world
are a little too warm in their beds
tonight
new spring heat
feet throbbing from days work
sheet touching tender ankles pain shoots
up
warm sheets
warm breath of my lover
as he drifts
into sleep
days over
at least he's resting now
yet work thoughts swirl my brain
money 
one sons heartbreak
anothers illness
anothers life anguish
and its not just the heat
making our beds
warm tonight
another unrelenting day
will come
tasks will be undone
decisons unrendered
elusive peace of mind.

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Veronica Joseph April 30, 2009 at 7:12 AM some days there is not even a small joy, and certainly no hope or relief when everyone in the family is suffering, hearts are broken and there is no money to be found, despite hard work. At least my love could rest, and I could carry the whole burden for a small while. That was a small peace.

Debbie Guzzi April 30, 2009 at 7:04 AM just look for the small joys or the memory of small joys! Light & Love

Jan Harvey April 29, 2009 at 12:23 PM "Warm Tonight" has a greatness to it. Almost like a favorite passage of a book. With "warm breath of my lover reaches the poetic ending with envious solitude for any one reader. thanks. jan

Emily Kroeger April 29, 2009 at 8:34 AM wow I love this its beautiful!

Deborah Herber April 29, 2009 at 8:29 AM I really like this piece cause it fits my own night so perfectly. I am looking forward to reading the rest of your talented pieces. I don't know why I haven't found you before--but I plan on devoting some time to read the rest of your gifted pieces! great job!

Nadia Shahwan April 29, 2009 at 8:24 AM Beautiful poem.