The relief

I feel

is deep

and washes over me

A wave on the shore of home

I’m exhausted

Yet enriched

While in need of my bed,

I’m so proud of my children

Who were amazing again

As we woke early

and drove until supper

Although occasionally

one would break down,

They handled the day

better than I did at times

Melting down only

when once again

Home,

Full of the same emotions

I was

Bouyed

by relief to be home,

Sadness the weekend with family

was at an end

Tired from a gruelling

twelve hour drive,

Keyed up,

yet overtired

We all headed to bed early

I saw the joy in their faces

As I tucked them in

My little angels

On the open road

Safe at home again