hard to complain

the sound of rain
has stopped but the wind
can still be heard
in the nearly skeleton trees
some branches still hold tight
but most of the leaves has fallen
someone has to notice
the sound of the baby crying
is never pleasant
but her laughter later on
more than makes up for it
feeling is much better when
her smile doesn't go away
thoroughly enjoyed two restful days
spent it with family and alone
taking care to keep the balance
walk that fine line
even though I jump off
to solitude as I sleep and regain
footing with each forward step
good to see siblings both happy
in what they have found and created
parents too despite any crab-like set backs
ones to hurdle over like the worst
case scenario thoughts
gone as the count down to the end
of the ordeal is closer with each day
each week happy with each waking day
hard to complain about anything
except maybe the rain...