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Just like that:

Its over

The stress

The holiday has passed

The kids woke early

At the same

Time as I did

I groggily sit on the couch

And glad

To be sober

To not wake up

Hungover

Or sad or empty

The kids giggle

Filling their room with joy

And I am thankful

For this beautiful time.

The silence between now and then:

Is immediately

Noticeable when I wake up

The colourful Christmas lights

Strung throughout the apartment

Bring a delicate light

To wake up to

Its nice and quiet

I get up

Rub my eyes

The sand in the corners

Crumbles away

I groan a bit

Standing up

And stretch

I listen

Silence

Except for gentle snoring

In the girls room

And my sons room

Is a low rumble

I smile to myself

And head to the kitchen

To make coffee

And enjoy the silence

But joy knowing they

Are with me.