When The Lights Go Out In My City

I am grateful for the unplanned stillness.

Divina Grey
Divina’s Release

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Photo by Gia Santos on Unsplash

What words come to mind when you think of a lengthy power outage in your neighborhood?

I am currently sitting in the dark in my living room while the kids run rampantly outside from wifi withdrawal, and the following words come to mind:

Reboot, recharge, silence, darkness, stillness, boredom, creativity, rechargeable battery, acoustic guitar, pen, paper, spoiled groceries, and gratitude.

Today is Monday, and we all know how manic those can be.

Today marks the start of a weekly grind, and the temperature is back in the triple digits. With errands to run, bills to pay, kids to feed, laundry to wash, and a heavy understanding of what they mean by “shark week,” the pressure cooker is undoubtedly on its highest setting.

But I digress.

I had many plans for tonight. For instance, I had the washer washing, the dryer drying, and my next chore was to load the dishwasher to the sound of the air conditioner going cha-ching!

Did I trip the breaker at my apartment complex?

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Divina Grey
Divina’s Release

A Certified Nursing Assistant, Mom, Musician, Fitness Enthusiast, and Owner of Divina's Release publication. | Open to gigs: Divinasrelease@gmail.com