today is the day a fresh and sparkling start had a good rest dinner movie drinks friends fire dreams last night i dreamt i was drafted i was unprepared a mess of improper clothing no tools my sister got out of the truck crying and i hugged her she walked around this house with me suggesting what i needed while i struggled to find it i remember camo pants but plaid shirt my backpack sagging with a few worthless things the enemy was already moving in the streets they knew we were in there the sound of gunshots the pulse of fear i woke early and made french toast and coffee today is the day a fresh and sparkling start a new seat on my bicycle i am prepared