#Slice of life 2013 Giving, Growing, Grooming and Grateful

Perhaps, somewhere, a mother

Adored, perfect in every way,

Never set foot in the kitchen,

Had breakfast, in bed,

Opened gifts, jewels, 

Headed off for a day, alone,  

Happily, not me.

 I made muffins,

Giving to a mom, who eats little.

I planted flowers,

Growing, tending, a reason to go outside.

I provided a pedicure,

Grooming, pumiced pale pink polish!

I washed dishes, laundry,

Gratefully sharing tea,
Assured of crisp sheets, clean clothes,
That's me.

I prayed for
Those longing for a mom, motherhood,
Happiness, perfect lives,
The one I made a Mom,
Those I made an Aunt,
Those who make me a Mom,

Those who make me an Auntie.

Thankful for them all.

I talked, texted,

Facebooked, Tweeted,

Grateful for conversation,

Bamboo battles, cars, careers,

Grateful for time shared,

Dreams, gardens and fish tales,

Grateful for time,

Patience, parenting, caring, giving

Connecting

All year long.

Grateful for the kind of love

Not found in a box,

Grateful for my life.