into open mouth
leaf, stick, marigold, grass, leaf
baby gardener
haiku suffocate
gasping with mouths full of sand
that falls from my eyes
anticipation
she whispers in the darkness
reciting the steps
red tutu, white tights
so much confidence and joy
tears obscure my view
ballet recital
glorious culmination
of one year’s study
toddler passport pic
non-smiling hilarity
kegel reminder
new passport photo
taken after sleepless night
bleary-eyed mug shot
poetry drowned in
a sea of expectations
now, resurfacing
five year old’s meltdown
obliterates storytime
parenting is tough
cooking together
three girls in matching aprons
parenting is fun
