•Water Baby •Nothing Done

Two new pieces of exactly 50-words

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Water Baby

a prose poem in 50 words

A baby boy in a blue bucket squeals with delight. It’s a tubful of pure natural joy — a daily treat. He loves the water, and kicks his little feet in anticipation.

I can’t imagine anything more beautiful than the back of my baby’s neck, drops of water on his white curls.

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Nothing Done

a prose poem in 50 words

Another day and nothing done. Dishes still piled in the sink. The broom waiting in the hall. Showers un-scrubbed. How long since I’ve washed the car? Pulled weeds? Ironed?

But this poem must be written! Another romantic story needs to be told! Memories recorded!

How priorities do shift with age.