Haven't Done This in a While

The feeling started slowly, like a bubble making its way to the top of a jar of thick oil. Her breath caught, and she had to remind herself to breathe. Outside the morning bird was calling; inside the homey hum of electricity and central air was soothing. The feeling overrode the exhaustion, the daily worries, the anxious concerns for tomorrow. Before her the road was opening, widening as flowers bloomed before her eyes in Hollywood fashion. She was experienced enough to know feelings were transient.Grabbing the feeling and swimming in its delights and promises of the moment was the most she could do. And she shook away the nagging reminders and focused on the golden glow of that most wondrous of emotions. Hope.