The Last Half Hour

A long long day of ups and downs,
Of tension laced with smiles and frowns
Including, too, a birthday bash
(Six years flown by, like in a flash).

The children climbed and raced around;
Exhilaration did abound.
In conversations I engaged
As stress and agita assuaged.

The hours ticked by, the pizza served;
The candles blown, good-byes observed.
We helped bring home the food and cake
But just before we made our break

A small request to stay outside
At dusk just couldn’t be denied – 
A game of tag with varied rules;
We circled ‘round like crazy fools.

The last half hour made the day
For such delight infused the play
Of nana and the birthday boy, 
Connecting with unfettered joy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Cunningham Avatar
September 15, 2019 at 5:29 AM
Nothing beats those precious moments Ilene. Tom
Allison Avatar
September 15, 2019 at 2:47 AM
aww Ilene I hope he had a wonderful day I can tell you had such fun especially at the end of the day:-) A joy to read as ever Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx
Yokel Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 9:50 PM
The last stanza reflects what it is all about - many have been there in that special way
Wolf Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 9:37 PM
Those last two stanzas, that last half-hour -- so adorable and memorable. Love it, Ilene. Best wishes, Gershon
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