Quietness, Stillness

An unfamiliar quietness greeted her as she turned off the shower. Oh, what to do next? I have spent the precious quiet time taking a cat nap and a shower. They'll be home any minute and the anticipation impedes the words from falling. Shall I read a book, paint my toe nails or look up how to make pretzels, woodcarving and cursive. Those are the projects of summer. Quietness, stillness where will you go? Away with the banter and chatter. Away with the teasing and screeching. Away, away, away.... and someday, a wish that Mama could hear again.