One sunday eve

An evening walk with the dog and family
fresh air after rain
she runs as if nothing could stop her,
and nothing will.
She runs and jumps,
we talk and walk.
beautiful air,
lightening far off on the mountain tops.

back home now,
for prayers and bedtime
good little girl gets ready
reads herself to sleep
mommy makes food for the next day
thinking and singing inside
a usual routine
a book,
check the girl,
turn out the light,
kiss the husband,
goodnight.

Sudden thunder and dripping rain,
almost sleeping,
drifting lightly.
Almost sleeping,
sudden crying in the night!
Here she comes,
refuge with mommy and daddy.
Cuddle up,
scary excitement,
flickering lightening,
rolling balls of thunder,
crashing bolts
with cracking.
First with mommy,
now with daddy.
Daddy is big and strong,
safe and warm.
Wiggly girl,
finding comfort,
daddy is the mountain,
a haven for little girls.
Look at them together,
see so much love.
This
is
Life
Beautiful family,
beautiful love,
sweet moments
lasting lifetimes.
Thank you,
God,
for this life,
moment,
love,
family.