In the morning light, I awake with glee, 

A day off ahead, just John and me! 

With slippers on, to the kitchen I tread, 

My dog Stella in tow, eager to be fed.

Coffee cups filled, excitement in the air, 

Dreaming of adventures, beyond compare. 

“What shall we do?” I ask with cheer, 

As John sips his coffee, his answer unclear.

Distracted by Facebook, the time slips away, 

With grandkids’ photos and videos of cats at play. 

The dogs bark for a walk as the day unfolds,
Laundry beckons, a story it holds.

Strolling the block, some plans arise, 
A beach lunch, could be a pleasant surprise. 
But lint in the dryer vent, obviously a fire’s threat, 
Two more hours pass, but at least the laundry’s set.

Now the house needs a vacuum’s touch, 
Dust clouds rise, it’s a bit too much. 
Lunchtime arrives, hunger takes hold, 
A tune-up for the car, plans unfold.

Dishes are washed, the day wears on, 
“What’s next?” I ask as the rain comes along. 
Indoor activities sought, the clock ticking fast, 
A movie perhaps? A plan surpassed.

In the attic, John’s on an organizing spree, 
No ‘Mission Impossible,’ it’s just not to be. 
Time slips away, dinner on our minds, 
A cocktail, Netflix, the evening binds.

Binge-watching takes its hold, 
Five episodes in, a story unfolds. 
Clock striking ten, bedtime calls, 
Plans unmet, yet joy enthralls.

“I had one of the best days,” John declares, 
As we drift to sleep, forgetting life’s cares. 
The plans we made may have slipped through the day, 
But the moments we shared will forever stay.

Abi took her usual early morning walk

it was a warm summer day with low humidity

wild flowers were in bloom

birds were happily singing 

taking a short trail through the woods

a path she had taken many times before

pausing to look at the flowers and butterflies

something caught her eye in the distance

a black cat moving towards her

the cat came close and sat down 

she reached down an petted the animal

who responded with loud purring

whats your name kitty she asked

the cat circled between her legs

before starting to walk along the trail

looking back frequently to make sure she followed

Abi always took the left fork in the clearing

the cat went to the right and started crying

it seemed like the cat was leading her to something

the cat stopped crying when she followed along the right fork

the trail became narrower and was obviously hardly used

briars caught her exposed legs

this better be worth it Abi said to herself

hoping she would not regret this adventure

the terrain became denser and the trail disappeared

she was climbing over fallen trees covered in moss

after a while reaching a clearing

in the middle stood a small shelter made from logs

the cat ran straight inside the shelter

she hesitated but stepped inside the dark damp place

an elderly lady dressed in black was sitting in the corner

welcome Abi she said I have been waiting for you