it is late

it is late
and the house is quiet
the Daddy snores softly
cuddling the baby
while in the next bed
the girl restlessly kicks the covers off,
two kitties curled at her feet
in sleep
as they never would be awake

the house settles
cars are moving slowly
on the distant highway
as orion rotates slowly overhead

it is late
the house is quiet
my heart is full
my mind settles
as i too crawl into bed
and rest my weary soul