Silhouette
Day 293 prompt: Silhouette In the blue black of midnight Mama stirs, her sleepy hair chafing the pillowcase. Eyes still closed, she focuses on the silence. Only the shower head whispers […]
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Sunday Morning
Day 270 prompt: Musical (to the tune of Oklahoma) Sunday morning, When the kids sleep while alarms do ring It seems they don’t mind if we’re so behind as we […]
Together?
Day 266 prompt: Together (a haiku) they may co-pilot a minivan but that’s no proof of wedded bliss
Pregnant Pause
Day 260 prompt: Barren first time so easy I swear we shared playful winks and he arrived but then a roller coaster of plus signs on plastic sticks followed by tinges […]
Potty Process
Day 237 prompt: Cleanliness When you get the sensation, Don’t test procrastination. Go! Then finish the act. You won’t want to come back. Stop! What’s the rush? Take time to flush! […]
Kid Sister Soundtrack
Day 234 prompt: Hair While mama taught the ABCs My sibs had other songs for me So my toddler tunes were various From Little Teapot to Aquarius Mom hummed The Old […]
Ten and Ten
Day 217 prompt: Ten head longs to fall backward neck so tired from hours of strain but searching eyes pull heavy skull to scan for proof that all is well tiny […]
Mommy
Day 206 prompt: Hiding Hey, Mommy! Mommy? Where’s Mommy? Mommy? Have you seen Mommy? Mommy?! Has anyone seen mommy? MOMMY? Mommy, where are you? MOMMY! I need you, mommy! MOOOOOOMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! flush […]
Casino for Kids
Day 175 prompt: Noisy arcade games clang and ding as tokens slide from greasy fingers into silver slots three separate parties shout and drone happy birthday in seven different keys skee […]
Late
Day 171 prompt: Motionless (a haiku) past curfew, sixteen avoid eye contact with dad mad, mute, motionless
Pairings
Day 129 prompt: Wine a juicy petite fillet after work or ramen noodles and string cheese after school happy hour hors d’oeuvres with a girlfriend or witching hour colic with an […]
Parenting Perks
Day 112 prompt: Groceries Laundry in heaps Groceries to buy Tummies on empty Dishes piled high Squabbles to settle School papers to sort Bedding to straighten Kids to transport When you’re […]
Dear Bunny
Day 99 prompt: Snack or Treat My kids’ Easter baskets Are strewn across the floor Peeps and chocolate bunnies And jelly beans galore Next year, Mister Bunny, Please add some things […]
Defining Religion
Day 91 prompt: Religion Today’s poem will be about religion, I said. I don’t even know what that is, my seven-year-old replied. I thought. Tired, I looked up a dictionary definition. […]
Warning: Yellow Baby
Day 58 prompt: yellow warning yellow baby jaundice severe enough for concern leave her? no! show us what to do we yield to your advice handle with […]
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