i slip my hand
into my purse,
pulling out my keychain.
the silver key
unlocks the door
to my cozy home.
the sound of laughter
and joy await me
from the inside.
my husband
greets me with
a loving kiss.
my children
wrap their arms
around my waist
and tell me
about their day
at school.
i make my way
to the kitchen
to start dinner.
cooking
is on of the things
that brings
me peace
an joy.
my home
is decorated
the way
i've always dreamed.
it's not much
but it's mine,
and i've worked
so hard for it.
it is my refuge.
the place
that brings me comfort,
joy,
love,
peace.
the place
where love
is filled
to the brims.
my eyes
open
and i am brought
back to the present.
i can only
dream
that one day
i will have a life
that is perfect
to me.