A Deep Breath

I lay in a warm bed with the covers pulled up to my shoulders. Starring up at a white ceiling. While a puppy lays beside me, her wet black nose nudging my face. My left hand reaches out to pet her soft fur. The puppy cuddles closer to me, sniffing the air. She sets her head on my chest, at peace with the world. I take a deep breath and close my eyes. Now is a time for rest.