Yesterday

Yesterday when we were two
There was not quite as much to do
Now today that we are three
The washing’s piling up you see
Tomorrow when we will be four
It will pile up a whole lot more

Those tiny hands and tiny feet
Make time to have a faster beat
There’s no time to sit and think
As washing piles up in the sink
The days they go a rushing by
Just like the blinking of an eye

I know you wouldn’t change the way
That we are living here today
For empty house that’s void of noise
And mess and clothes and strewn toys
No sound of laughter in the air
Would make our lives so dull and bare

I thank you dear for all you do 
The washing cooking and cleaning too
Through all the chores you do all day
With little thanks and sod all pay
You can still find time to smile 
That’s what makes my life worthwhile
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Duggan Avatar
April 17, 2014 at 6:03 AM
Robert that is such a beautiful tribute to your wife, she is one lucky lady, great write and please give her my regards...........Vera..............
Lyle Avatar
April 18, 2014 at 3:33 AM
Thank you Vera for your kind words. I am the lucky one really but we are both blessed to have each other. Take care and hugs for Peter....Andy
Bauer Avatar
April 15, 2014 at 2:30 PM
a beautiful poem, both in what you've said and how you've said it...
Lyle Avatar
April 16, 2014 at 2:53 AM
Thank you Ilene for your kind words. Always appreciated. Thank you for popping by. Regards Andy
Curtis Avatar
April 15, 2014 at 2:19 PM
Another beautiful write Andy, glad to see you back.
Lyle Avatar
April 16, 2014 at 2:55 AM
Thank you Jerry for your review. Thank you also for your support. Will get back to near normal soon. Take care and thank you again. Your friend Andy
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