Just So Happy

            I am so happy.  We are so happy.  I could lean on the arm rest inside my car, stick my head out the window, stretch my neck, crane to sniff the air and let the wind part my hair in funny ways. 

            The car sloshes down the dirt road as the slop from the light snow and melt splash on the bow of the CRV as a motorboat glides over the ocean chop.  Dusk settles in and we venture to walk after a day apart.

            I am so happy Willow’s lymphoma is in remission, lets think cured despite what they say.  Just so happy still despite on the verge of bankruptcy and no money for bills, electric, phone, car or even Willow’s next treatment.  Now that is what I call dead broke.  Happy we have a secure place to live.

            We are, all three, happy together in this moment. We walk at our old stop with the Monadnock crested in cumulous off in the distant. Where wind chimes trickle down the wind in a soft tinkle like melody.  We prepare to walk; warm wind blasts from some other part of this world. Brace yourself here if comes roaring. Trees bow to its blustery demand and dog’s ears levitate in suspended animation.  Dogs roll in Earth dusted in white powdery snow.  We are so happy, lets go, winter is here, they say in eyes of anticipation.  Embrace this moment.