Blades chew the paper
Title and byline eaten
So long, my dear dream
Magic Loop fizzle
Back to trusty dpns
Two socks knit my way
Husband and dog nap.
Child plays with Legos. Quiet.
The bright sun pours in.
The muscles tremble
Distraction, inaction, mind
Enemies within
Father-son bonding
“Farts are sneezes your butt makes!”
Poor Walt Disney – grave spin!
Dad, monster slayer
Block bogeymen, zap goblins
Snuggle til he sleeps
His grief had no words
Crumpled face, baby-like shrieks
A motherless child
All words seem to fail
What needs to be said cannot
Silent gratitude
Head pulling away
“I don’t want any kisses!”
Tough to give him space
Fear leapt from his chest
Pounced up on me from behind
Monkey on my back
