Sitting at the Kids Table

Years and years ago I used to sit at the kid’s table My twin sister and I would wash all the dishes While our cousin who was spoiled stayed with the grownups Irritating us to the utmost degree Today I could sit at the old people table Or the young people table I choose to sit at the kid’s table Where I get to hear my grandchildren laugh and kid each other Sitting at the kid;s table is a privilege now. A joy, a delight I love sitting here Such enthusiasm, so much laughter! My children have no idea how quickly they will relish the kid table They sit huddled in adult conversation, Ignoring the old and the young The young and I do not care as we make jokes and kid each other.