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Unhurried

I'm happy here Curled up at the end Of my smallest daughter's bed My head on a spare Squishmallow If I want I can look at her beautiful Little face To leave, I'll step over Possibly 100 toys Plus our new books From our bookshop day Each Barbie has been made a house Out of books Making quick tidy ups impossible So I'll step round for now And ask for the tour tomorrow I taught both girls to play cards this week Luckily I don't need to let them win As they picked it up straight away Not like when there was a skipping phase And I kept showing off Which actually didn't impress them My latest and who knows maybe my last Impressive move Is the fact I have a wardrobe half full Of clothes Wednesday Addams would wear Which were still my staples Until I spotted myself wearing jeans And hoodies I wonder when that happened I'm reacquainted with weird applique again So all is right with the world Apart from Black Forest Hot Chocolate Was a special and is now unavailable At the coffee shop Maybe I'll see if I can dream About that There is beauty in a simple, forgettable day

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Date: 3/13/2023 8:50:00 PM
Beautiful summation of an ordinary day so 'eventful' with no special events. I visualize your little daughter's cot and room strewn with toys and books 'making quick tidy ups impossible'. I can so well relate.
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Date: 3/13/2023 11:50:00 PM
It's lovely to have the days when your eyes open to how wonderful something is that you might have missed if you were rushing to the next thing. Thank you for your thoughtful comment
Date: 3/13/2023 8:44:00 PM
Spending a day with your children is one of many memories to be cherished. Your poem is lovely DD
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Date: 3/13/2023 11:51:00 PM
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it - it felt beautiful
Date: 3/12/2023 11:34:00 AM
I see nothing "forgettable" about this day, D D, but I do see lots of "beauty".
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Date: 3/12/2023 11:36:00 AM
Aww thanks Jim - I often think what appear to be average days are the ones we'd want to return to the most
Date: 3/11/2023 3:22:00 PM
Absolutely! A fun read, DD:)
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Date: 3/11/2023 3:23:00 PM
Thank you :)

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