Marking Time

A missing front tooth
Nightlight glowing soft
Height marks on the wall
Training wheels old news
Car keys in the drawer

Butterfly kiss
Mama bear hug
A runny nose
Love for my son

Brushing teeth
Bedtime tales
Shutting doors

Baked bread
Beer breath
 
Tears
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kendrick Avatar
December 17, 2024 at 3:36 AM
I want to personally thank you for your entry in my contest. Happiness expressed then in a short time sorrow. Our lives sometimes can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Your son sounds like the apple of your eye. Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara K
Barberis Avatar
December 17, 2024 at 4:36 AM
I have never written a poem of this type. So enjoyed the challenge! Thank you for offering the contest and your kind words. Beau
mysore Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Be that happy tears dear poet. Congratulations. Cheers!!!
Barberis Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Bittersweet tears! Thanks for your comment!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Love this darling poem! Congrats! Fave
Barberis Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Thank you so much! It's hard sometimes to let go!! Writing helps.
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