The stresses of each day,
The demands that come my way
Pull in ten directions
No time for reflections
And keep my plans at bay.
I fall into bed each night
Tired of the daily fight.
Wishing to sleep forever
Wanting to to wake up never.
Then all would be just right.
With eyes just closed
I hear the moan.
Baby wants to eat
And pitter-patter feet,
So I stifle my groan.
With a pasted smile
I fetch the child
And Mommy gets the baby.
Praying it’s quick, just maybe
We’ll keep the night so mild.
Solve the problem, return to bed
Knowing that the last one’s fed.
Breathe deep.
Welcome sleep.
And thank God for the one I wed.
My mind is racing fast.
He’s given me more than I ever asked.
Kids and a wife,
A wonderful life,
And joy that will last.
I sometimes take it for granted
And catch myself having just ranted.
I am so blessed,
I could live with less.
This world is so slanted.
There is joy in my life
Despite all my petty strife.
Knowing the source,
It’s Him, of course,
And a wonderful wife!
