End of the Month

As the last day slips away

Like a monkey

Swinging to the top

Of the next calendar page,

A leap of faith

That the next month

With its variable dates

Will offer more...

More beautiful sunrises

More unseasonable weather

More chances to finish work

And time to play

More opportunities

To savor the weekend

More options in wardrobe

More nights

Of clear skies

And moon rises

More dates.