NELLE 9 | 2026
Let there be a good morning,
sunlight through the shades,
sound of horses running outside.
Let her body feel rested, quiet,
no nausea or shaking hands,
no sweaty sheets. Let the dog
lean his weight on her legs.
Let the cat come running to eat.
Let there be cold water to drink,
buttery eggs, steaming coffee.
No calculations of how and when.
No riffling through her pockets
for change. Let her lungs fill fully.
Let my friend rise again to meet the day.