Home is where you all find

a place and a way

to fall asleep together.

I think mostly of the dog,

who chooses over his bed

the narrow space

between our bed and the wall

for the sake of being closer.

He starts and groans

and snores and smells.

I know my daughters are in their rooms,

and she is next to me,

so I can turn out the light

to let the darkness cover us,

and lie down

dreaming in my chosen place.

March 26 2022