Childs Play

Bouncing along the bubbling stream Adrift in a dance of shiny moonbeams Play hide and seek with the Sun's many rays Climbing a rainbow on cloudy days Captain a leaf and set it afloat Crossing a sea or dangerous moat Crawl through the mud to capture a spy Racing a rabbit no trace of a tie Finally home walk through the door See mom’s stern look at mud on the floor Stepping quite stiffly led by the ear Off to the bathroom my bottom might sear Talking a whirlwind with each taken step Mourning the loss of a floor freshly swept Breaching the door and drawing the bath Regretting the choice of my ill fated path Out breaks the smile that brightens her face Lighting my world through her loving grace Supper a joy it’s soon off to bed A kiss on the cheek, eyes, and forehead Cozy and warm greeting sleep with a grin With the coming of dawn an adventure begins mr_alleycat