THE NICEST THING ABOUT THE END OF THE DAY

The nicest thing about the end of the day
is the giving.

We give in to needed rest
and forgiving ourselves
that everything on our list
was not accomplished
in one short day.

we come
to this point
when it is no longer restful
or useful
to press for time
or worry about
whether or not
we accomplished
all we wanted to
in that short day.

It is evening
and we can give comfort
to the tired
peace
to the weary
but more than that
cheerfulness
and love.

We are fortunate
when we can come
to this point and place
and not regret
what the day has held
and look forward
to the excellence and brightness
and beauty
of tomorrow!