Today
she came softly through the door
cello under her hand and guitar under arm
the brightest smile that quietly lights the newly painted hallway.
Liberty skipped in behind her tossing her head side to side, ready to play
My son, dancing at their presence, got over his fear of penny whistles
and played a song with his little mouth
“dewwwwwwooooooo!!!”
I told of the new nightgown I just bought, how cozy it feels, how I need a night-cap to match, how I want to wear it all day.
She tells me to go put it on. and I do, twirling in it for my friend who laughs and claps for me
And I am still in it
after running outside to photograph a hawk perched on the tree in my garden,
pick up the letters and junk mail,
and wave goodbye to Liberty and Sarah-Lynn.
Today I feel like a mother and a child at the same time
..It’s a wonderful feeling..
sarah, this is lovely. i love your work.