Side By Side

On the couch they sit and draw
On matching sketching screens,
For as they grow we get to see
Such sweet domestic scenes.

From solitary play
To sibling rivalry, or worse,
This side by side togetherness
Is friction in reverse.

Of course, it's just occasional
But when their play's in sync,
It's really something special.
(Though it's over in a blink!)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Johnson Avatar
November 5, 2018 at 5:38 PM
Well, get some eye drops and don't blink then. :)
Leffanta Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 9:38 PM
In infancy they learn the difference between your face and your backside faster than the learn the difference between red and green stoplights. From AFV, it seems pets have the same ability to ruin your home when your back is turned, so well caught! Aloha! Rico
Allison Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 6:50 PM
what precious moments you portray Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 3:02 PM
- Enjoy these beautiful little moments - A lovely picture, "side by side" :) - Happy weekend, Ilene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Green Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 3:02 PM
This one really cracked me up because I could see it and I have experienced this in the past. They are little angels...for now but just give it a minute. Really fun Ilene.
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