COMPLETE

You made it

crossed the finish line

did a couple of victory laps

get to be home now

this morning

warm spring

barefoot

on your deck

by the back garden

listen to bees

working the lemon tree

music streaming from

the door you left open

You pause

turn off the faucet

curl the new hose

stand there

close your eyes

breathe

deeply

scent of

blossoms

hot sun

and water

on redwood

the soil

your garden

You wait

exhale

let go

                         at last