My Love and I

I’ve fretted the day away

again

cares

that weren’t there yesterday

snuck in

to waylay my best-laid plans

I want so much to surprise you

when you walk through the door

after a long, hard day away

I hear you say ‘It’s OK’

…so many times…

I want to believe

but stubborn heart

pulls my down-turned look

away from welcome balm

and willing calm

then…

you lift my chin

I see the smile on your face

those qualms release

I forget the day

and embrace

my fortune’s

fate