Simple Bliss
Ten little toes perched atop my feet
as we sway gently and sing along,
champions of a living room dance-a-thon
no matter how many steps are wrong.
Stooping down low to meet at eye level,
scratching backs and night-time prayers-
tucking in blankets like a burrito shell
as they squirm beneath multiple layers.
Walking hand-in-hand on a nature trail,
ambling at whatever pace we please;
soaking up the cool evening air,
catching lightning bugs in the night-time breeze.
Baking cookies for a 1-day sale:
"Hey girls, it's time to frost!"
mixing up lemonade to offer, as well,
making signs with the flavors and costs.
Nestled so tiny in my arms at first,
now snuggling in a shrinking lap;
navigating this gift of parenthood
with no compass or reliable map.
Somehow catching me by surprise
when my shoes are no longer a fit,
still vying for undivided attention
though for a noticeably shorter bit.
Bottle up the laughter and innocence
and hoLd tight to the toddler's kiss,
for nothIng else can easily compare
to theSe moments of...
Simple bliss.
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Wow JACKI.......this is awesome........ what a great read......I could see the whole thing vividly in my minds eye...... so much to relate here even if you've never been a parent...... because as a child I recall much of what you've painted so beautifully here........LOVE the creative way you capitalized the BLISS in your closing lines.......VERY creative....... PINNED the one my friend...LOVED IT!!........ hugs-n-smiles.......T xo. ?✳✴☀
Hi Tony! That's wonderful that this took you back to childhood memories!! The title came to me easily but putting it together took more time than usual. :) Always appreciate your support and thanks a bunch for the pin! Blessings!*!*!
Jacki
Such a captivating poem ! This is charming... a piece which is taken to the heart instantly. Great perceptive writing to bring a sense of well-being.
A superb composition !
Wishing you all the best. :)
Thanks Richard! How have you been? It was good for me to focus on the positive memories of parenthood...some of my recent stuff has been a bit darker. :) Good to hear from you...always appreciate your support!*!*!
I loved this write, the bomd shared with the gift of touch, the memories, and the working of the word BLISS in the last few lines, just magic
Thanks, Glen! It was time to focus on pure positives, as some recent works have been slanted a bit darker... Appreciate the feedback very much. Keep writing!*!*!
Jacki
I enjoyed this Jacki , it was easy to imagine these wonderful moments, And it will be lovely for your girls to read in years to come.
John
Thanks, John! They did read Simple Bliss and got a kick out of it... Fortunately for me, they support my writing. :) Hope you're right, that when life gets a little complicated, they can recollect the simpler times. Appreciate the support!*!*!
Hi Jacki,
you managed to bring so many childhood memories. I had a smile on my face from the beginning to the end of your poem :)
Thank you for that...
XO,
Dario
That warms my heart to think of someone smiling as they read Simple Bliss! I just wanted to capture some of the memories with our girls since they are growing so fast... I'm glad it brought back memories for others to enjoy of their own parenthood journey and/or childhood. In my opinion, the world needs to get back to more simple times... :) Happy writing!*!*!
Jacki
Hi Jacki, This is such a lovely and real take on parenthood....the way you write is so very vivid...I love this.
Lorna xx
Appreciate that, Lorna! Wanted to capture some of the precious moments with the kiddos while they (and I) still remember them. :) Always value your feedback!*!*!
Jacki
Hi Jacki Precious moments
with our children are always beautiful to write about
and to remember.
I love how you spelled out bliss in your ending lines
A pleasure to read Great write!
Best wishes Debs
Thanks, Debs! Appreciate the feedback! Getting these memories on paper brought happiness to my heart. :) Hopefully it brought back happy times for others... Thanks again for the comment!*!*!