I’m tired.

It’s been a really busy Saturday –
lots of rushing about and errands to run,
dinners to make and dishes to wash,
vacuuming, cleaning, dusting.
Hardly a chance to sit down
and, worst of all,
no lie-in!

A quick cup of tea
and then yet another chore –
emptying the bins.
Returning to the back door
carrying the empty bins
I happen to glance up
and there,
in between two neighbours’ houses,
I see a glorious sunset –
dozens of pink clouds brightly scattered
across a pale winter sky.
And I have a sense
that My God is with me
in the midst of all of these chores,
even emptying the bins!

And as I walk into the house
to complete a few remaining chores
I feel refreshed.

©  Claire Murray, 24th November 2016