My dog snores
I sleep within
the constraints
of a day finally
ending and
the planned activities of
the new day
praying that the
hours allowed
will bring enough rest
praying that the
to do list
stops growing and
stops screaming
to be met
praying that my
dollars stretch enough
so I can be well
fed
praying my good health
holds up so
I can meet the
morning
with full strength
praying to keep
anxiety and frustration
at bay
I pray
I sleep and
my dog snores at the foot of my bed