Shatterproof

the bottle bounced, said shatterproof. kids have to do it more than once. mom’s countenance shatterproof - probably laughed behind the scenes. more likely created creases, mad lines. when our kids don’t show up on time - when the watch ticks slowly fear growing… anger ticking, if relieved by the doorknob jiggling… shatterproof, no explosion, just quiet, sheer silence, no glance, no hello when ya know you’ve completely screwed up shatterproof at remembrance, when your kids likewise turn the key recklessly if they’ve made it home, you sigh with relief, with epitome, with resignation, knowing they’re stepping into the whole wide world …have you made them shatterproof? tears at times …when ticketed …heartbroken …pregnant We survive We are alive S H A T T E R P R O OF 6/24/2023