Afternoon Meditation

It’s chilly outdoors
Filled with anxiety
I take medication
And pace the floors

In her bed
Vi peacefully slumbers
Her snoring is sweet
In our homestead

When my thoughts are dark
I pray and read Scripture
And imagine I’m sailing
On the ocean in a barque

And all seems gloom
And I am depressed
I read theology books
And relax in my bedroom

Sometimes I hallucinate
They can be scary
And quite disconcerting
But I am not irate

I like to take it easy
I listen to Bach
And sip a good coffee
Now I’m sleepy

by Zachary Uram
(C) 2024