9am and on. Like all of a sudden. Morning faded with the nights most persistent dreams, drowned out by the sounds and pressure of the waking day. Gaining speed again, though never enough to really lift off. Slow down, turn over, try again. (Somewhere in the house, kids seem to stay home ill and there's a melody in minor, songs to soothe, cough and sadness and somehoe one feels this very much.)