Day One

Such a lot of things I'd do,
The books I'd read
The shows I'd see!
I'd sip long galleries
Of half-forgotten pleasures. 

He went to school, the youngest,
Not big enough to tie his shoes, 
School case in his chubby grip,
Smiling, eager, new...I sit and
Silence creeps about uncluttered rooms.
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Hawkins Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 4:44 PM
As a mother of five, I can relate to your lovely rhyme, Elizabeth. You can't concentrate on anything until your little one comes home. Your rhyme brought back many memories to me. Thank you. Shirley
Wolf Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 8:11 AM
You nailed it, Elizabeth. Reality strikes; a direct hit too. Lonely 'til he returns from school... :) gw
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