Picking Up the Pieces

"Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing.  There is a time for silence.  A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny.  And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over. " - Gloria Naylor

Picking up the pieces is a nasty job, but a good friend will be there to help.  That time of silence can be quite difficult too, these words also pertain to relatives as well as friends.

Long day, the lure of a soft pillow and warm bed can no longer be ignored.
Good night, Sweet dreams