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.