7:37 p.m. Long day today, most of it on the road. So this is going to be short and sweet. Although I wrote part in my head while driving…

Waiting for the Rain
by Michelle Garren-Flye

I'm thirsty
waiting for rain
to moisten my parched roots. 

I'm hungry
waiting for meals
to ease the hunger of my belly.

I'm tired
waiting for night
to rock me to sleep.

What if the rain doesn't come
and the meals aren't cooked
and the night never falls?

I'll keep on waiting with all my might
because that's all there's left to do.

7:46 p.m. Done. The sun is set. I’m heading home.