Day of chaos sharp and tense,
Running, cleaning filth and nast
Sunshine breaks and calls us forth
Leave behind chaos’ source.
In a chair I settle deep,
While the babies run and leap.
Laughter dancing in my ears,
Needle guides my fingers clear.
Through the pleats I push my angst,
While the sunshine warms my nape.
Forget the bathrooms and the floors,
In the haven beyond our doors.

“Mommy, will you bring a snack?”
“In a minute,” I call back.
Crackers, cookies, water clear,
On their table small and dear.
“Can I sit by Dapples please?”
On one side the sisters squeeze.
Baby smiles a thankful grin,
To Sister who knew her very whim.
Curls begin to bob in time,
To some tune I cannot find.
“Mommy don’t you like this song?”
“Sorry girls,” I answer long.
Pink icing clutched in tiny fists,
As giggles burst through swaying hips.
A song I cannot seem to find,
Plays sweet and clear in babies’ minds.

“Thank you, Lord,” and my heart swells,
To watch the love, I could have squelched,
If chaos, nast, and dirty floors,
Had kept us all in dim-lit doors.
Two bodies move to table top,
Down comes umbrella ‘til it stops,
Closing in my little girls
Now Injun braves with golden curls.

5 Responses to “A Day’s Rhyme”

  1. andi says:

    precious!

  2. Kellie Patton says:

    Holy Cow you are amazing!

  3. Brandi Bartee says:

    That was wonderful and you are super talented. Thanks for sharing.

  4. J says:

    wow. that is precious!

  5. Heather says:

    Abby,
    I am once again amazed at your wisdom and insight. Thank you for sharing these incredible words with us. You inspire me to be a better mother. Thank you.

    Happy V-day! What a fun idea you and your little ones had!!!
    Blessings!

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