Blessing or Curse

Blessing or Curse


I step over the threshold
“I’m home” bounces down the hallway.
Sleep little one, it’s just you and I

Drop the overstuffed workout bag
“I’m so hungry” sets itself on the empty table.
We’ve got each other now

Stumble up the stairs into yesterday’s pajamas
“I’m not going anywhere” lays on the floor in a pile.
You won’t be like me

Grab dinner from the microwave
“What’s on TV tonight?” plops onto the couch.
Someday you’ll go to college and have a career

Flick the light switch off
“I’m tired” soaks into my pillow.
You’ll break the curse