Toss turn
Stare Sigh
Clock, 12:30
12 years old
Many memories.
Banana bike
Chain won't stay on
Climbing tall pines,
Box of fudgesicles in hand
Mind meanders
Toss turn
Stare sigh
Clock, 1:45
One year old
No memories.
Write about that tomorrow
Laundry
Walking
Reading
Something else.
No meetings or appointments
Oh, yes, trash out
Toss turn
Stare sigh
Clock, 2:30
23 years old
Terrific times
Move across country
New marriage
New baby
First "real" job
Stability.
Was that a sigh out of turn?
No matter,
This was a happy one
Peace at last.
Jolt awake
Head pounding, explosive
Clock, 5:01
Five years old
Kindergarten
Fingerpainting
Naps on rugs
Storytime.
Another premature sigh
For the zombie day ahead
No more clock-staring.
About the Creator
Julie Lacksonen
I'm a soon-to-be retired music educator. This is my 40th and final year at the same school. I enjoy writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.
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