I want to take
a day off from life
from problems,
from stresses
from day to day strife


I want just
a one day reprieve
from aches
from pains
a day to believe


That better things
are coming
That life is
worth living
that the fates
are smiling
not smirking


I want a day off
so I can just rest
so I can feel better
not merely
put through a test

01/02/2006