The Ups and Downs
The ups and downs of life
Somehow seem to be condensed
When a family weekend has,
After too much time, commenced.
For excitement, filled with smiles,
Leads to tantrums and to tears,
Though some ice cream stops sure help
Tilt the balance (as do beers).
Just when things are smooth as silk,
There’s no water from the sink,
Nor for showers or to flush -
Glad there’s bottled stuff to drink.
There’s a water main that broke;
Takes 4 hours to repair.
Just before I hit the hay,
It’s all fixed - no more despair.
Still, the sky is filled with stars
And the days are streaked with sun.
All the downs are soon forgot,
Overshadowed by the fun.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2021
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