A20:43
The door closes with a soft click.
The door closes with a soft click.
The house feels bigger now.
The house feels bigger now.
I see the cups on the table.
I see the cups on the table.
I hear the clock on the wall.
I hear the clock on the wall.
My shoulders drop, and I smile.
My shoulders drop, and I smile.
Today was full of talk and laughter.
Today was full of talk and laughter.
Now I have this time for me.
Now I have this time for me.
I pick up a cup, warm from the tea.
I pick up a cup, warm from the tea.
I feel the day leave my body.
I feel the day leave my body.
This is my favorite part of the day.
This is my favorite part of the day.
Not the noise, but this soft end.
Not the noise, but this soft end.
I wash the cups, one by one.
I wash the cups, one by one.
The Quiet After the Guests Go Home
by @hannah67