“She comes back home worn out from her journey.
The air is thick with the scent of earth.
She places her keys on the table.
She kicks her muddy shoes off and towards the corner of the room.
She puts her phone on do not disturb.
She settles her aching and experienced body on the cool hard couch.
She slowly takes her precious heirloom earrings off and places them on the side table.
She takes off her amour.
She puts away her aloofness.
She puts away her uncertainty.
She puts away her sharp tongue.
She puts away her counterfeit smile.
She puts away her unhelpful logic.
She settles deeper into the cool hard couch.
She turns off the sound of her mothers voice.
She welcomes the quiet and newness of it all.
She turns on peace and kindness.
“Hello love,” It says. “I’ve been waiting for you.”