A Writer's Life

by Cheryl Merrick

I thought I'd write in my spare time,
perhaps late at night
when everyone is in bed
and all my "work" is done.

So dutifully I pushed though the day,
doing all the little things which "must be done",
until I found myself too exhausted to write
when evening finally came.

Good Day

by Cheryl Merrick

A few notes to family and friends

A visit with someone I’m close to

Hours spent in research

and Gospel study

Watching over visiting teaching

A meditative poem

Moments spent in prayer

A little cleaning

Some cooking and laundry

Dancing and music

Managing my home

A touch of simplifying

and a dash of decorating

Time spent writing and

Enjoying the birds and sunshine

Monitoring my health

Spending time with Garrett

Savoring a soak in a hot tub

with a good book

Add these make a good day.