Glamour dissolves
As soon as the Woman is back at home,
She is Mama.
A magnet for baby drool and sticky hands,
A pole for her toddler to dance around …
The house and kitchen are tidy
I know that my husband has been busy.
We proceed to the final stretch on Parent Street
The end of each day is a good time.
Tonight, especially so for me!
My husband has given me what I didn’t know I needed.
Time away, so I can return a contented woman.
Story time, cuddles,
Glow in the dark stars,
Teddies, dolls
A little protest, then acceptance
Good night, yes, good night.
Walking away from the kids’ room, hearing only silence from within:
The sentiment is best described as “dancing in silk pyjamas”.