Blessings in Ordinary

Morning arrives in its routine

of aches and grumbles, but I welcome

the sight of a coffee cup sitting in its usual place.

We are weathered, chipped friends

ready to perform  our ritual hand to handle

dance across tile to an oak chair.

There are blessings in ordinary.

I watch the wild life outside my window

with my hands wrapped around the warmth

of familiar, and gather strength from a companion

who never utters a word.

©Susie Clevenger 2017

Real Toads ~ Creature Comforts