Life as it is real
Stairwells full of draped sheets and leaning cushions
Squeals, thumps, happy voices, giggles, and odd sound effects
An hour or so at the river in, on, by, over the water
Dappled sunlight and cool air calling attention to Fall
A few unexpected moments with street friends
Unbelievable - a Sunday movie night together too
But then, a mopey face, an upset tummy
Turning life inside out
The will for schoolwork far away
The need for heat-pack warmth and comforting ginger teas
Jasmin dealt a tough hand again this week
Meaning Mommy can't juggle school smoothly
Lists abandoned, work incomplete
Competing needs grasping, clamouring for attention
An attempt to see our sympathetic paediatrician
Thwarted by an enigmatic "he's not yet back in the office"
So an afternoon frittered away at a walk-in clinic
And a "drink more" prescription the only thing to show for it
Long, late-night talks
Both fantastic and fatal
Glowing catch up chat ranging near and far
A quick question morphing ugly into twisted argument
Both making morning come far too soon
Mind clouded with sleep and tangled with leftover emotion
A busy week with daily trips out and many commitments
Yet not without afternoon quiet times to recharge or snatch a nap
Meals messed with long faces
One with no appetite and fasting adults
Happy news of Imma's booked (finally!) visit
Preparations for long-awaited appointments
Unhappy neighbours with loud happy kids
At home all day unintentionally sharing their play
Mixed reviews on this last week
Life as it is real.
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