August 6, 2012
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i read four stories
we lay in bed
side by sideit’s a toddler bed
my feet and legs hang off the endhe asks questions
like if the bear will find his home
or why the cow is typing on a typewritersometimes i answer
other times i keep readingwe talk
we laugh
he rubs his eyes
i turn off the lightshe asks me to stay
we talk more
i whisperhe tells me about riding bikes
and how mom gave him a “time out”i smile
i listen
i rub his backthere is silence
“i love you dad”
more silence
he sleeps
good night sweet prince.
Comments (6)
I can’t tell you how much I admire this piece. Absolutely beautiful. It radiates love.
@MyHomeIsWriting - thank you. it takes more time for me to write something that’s not negative. lol. but i do enjoy writing about my boys.
This is so cute! It reminds me of my little sister.
ah how I miss those times. i love this poem. Now I am feeling all nostalgic.
@faceofstarlight - thanks, i’m glad you like it.
@awoolham - it’s an amazing time to see life, to see a childs mind working. i really feel blessed to be a part of it. don’t get me wrong, i’m exhausted 90% of the time but i cherish it.