example

tiny fingers
linger

just a blink

kitty dishes
on
chubby knuckles

will find themselves
in a sink

will find themselves
building, comforting

reaching

for what we show
is
worth the reach

If You Have

If you have children near-

and the air is soft with the possibility of rain,

the leaves are being lifted and twirled with the force of autumn's breath,

and ladybugs circle in busy preparation

...then,
the most exquisite way to blend these ingredients

is to get out a bubble wand

and take in the children as they go giddy
chasing bubbles in soft air,

surrounded by leaves orange, red, and gold,

ladybugs finding a spot on your sleeve for rest.

Take a Breath

Hold on mama,
Take a breath-

Search my eyes,
Into their depths-

Realize...
How soon I'll grow-
 
Then exhale
    and
Take it slow.

--Composed while nursing JuJu Bean