First Day

Eyes open.
Shower.

Shave.

Make an espresso.

Trudge to the porch.

Sit in a favorite chair.

Then, just listen.

The coffee is strong.

One foot taps in time

To nature’s rhythm.

To the east, hints of the sun.

It’s not too warm.
Nor is it cold.

You check the phone for messages.

A long overdue acknowledgement has finally arrived.

Kindness begets kindness.

On this first day, 

A simple thank you

Sets the tone.

It might be 24 hours.
It might be a thousand thousand years.

Your first day

in Heaven.