Adjustment

by Cheryl Merrick

He is home now.
I have waited so long
     for us to spend time together.
Soon he may be gone,
involved again 
in a big construction project
which excludes me.
I am cherishing these days
spent in planning together.
I feel a part of his life -
included – a partner.


Though I enjoy this time,
I long for quiet moments to think
My time is now spent following along
with his interests 
and accompanying him 
on errands and property hunts
This is a time of adjustment