My Modern Day Reality

My Modern Age Reality The daily commute a daily grind Bumper to bumper you will find Asking “are you out of your mind” Hoping to spot someone that is kind Road rage is now the new adage To get where you’re going at this stage Maybe this can be forestalled with courage Though that is wishful thinking at this age My child in the back seat She’s my daily joy when I do pick her up and we meet Her arms outstretched as if to greet Though the morning drop off isn’t so neat A woman in a job no less That a man used to do my guess Why does it feel so thankless Although that paycheck is a bliss At the end of a long day I just want to rest But hubby dear has announced a guest Shopping, cooking, cleaning is now my quest After all we want to show our best The closing of the door and a big sigh Tells me that bedtime is nigh But first tidy up both low and high Maybe it’s worth a hug from my big guy My head comes to rest on the pillow A last glance out the window at the willow And a snuggle with mine bedfellow Leads to a day’s afterglow That’s all I have for today’s sideshow Andreas Simic©