Maybe we’ve forgotten
or maybe we never knew
how to celebrate –
little leaps to match inner elation,
thoughts of calling someone to proclaim,
a feast, a party  – but no, we can’t do that,
and so we go to town and get.a sandwich
(and also some propane)

And sleep in, the next day, a little later,
and have a slightly shorter day of work,
and set ourselves up for the next sprint,
which will be fun. And therein lies the joy –
it will be fun!

©Wendy Mulhern
February 20, 2021