Little Loving Urchins

waking up

sun breaking

air is still

water calm

a loon wails

tea kettle answers

brew a steaming cup

pull on a sweater

down to the dock

mist rising

lake shimmering

deep breaths

slow sips

in the kitchen

bacon sizzles

eggs are stirred

toast pops

and coffee drips

an angel wakes

comes toddling

from her room

hugging her bear

rubbing sleep

from her bright eyes

a cuddle with mum

to start the day

‘did you have good sleeps’?

gets a nod and a smile

mornings of love and wonder

too soon just memory

little loving urchins

stumbling from their beds

dreams fresh in their faces

warmed by the wood fire

and gentle greetings

snuggling under blankets

clutching a favoured toy

parents spoon cereal

while they have the chance

babci in her bathrobe

and little boy

in the green room

speaking of

bull dozers and birds

busy in the trees

days of play and adventure

splashing in the warm sun

reflected on cool water

running still and deep

like family

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