six seconds

every morning for me
begins the same
feeding my harlowe-girl
her breakfast

she prefers ice cubes in her
water and she likes her
moist food heated for
precisely six seconds

the regularity
of this ritual
comforts me each
day upon awakening

it’s become a zen-like habit
bringing peace and calm
creating a rhythmic cadence
to the rest of my waking hours
 
 
 
 

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