In Her Shoes
She wakes as Gaia's star rays seeps into the window
Dousing cold water on her face
Then soon afterwards, the kettle whistles
And the smell of bacon and eggs wafts thru the air
Thump!Thump!Thump!
"My boarders are awake!"
Morning breakfast finely laid
But time's a-wastin, they reasoned out
She heard gulping of Milo's best
And much too soon, a scurry of feet past thru the door
Alone, it's back to the dishes
To the never-disappearing mountain of clothes
To the scalding heat of iron
To the garden, trash bin and other what-have-yous
Time passes, then a casual glance at the clock
"Ah, soon they'll be back"
And so soon, the same bodies came home
Embracing her, tears, sweat and all
Idyll chatter fills the room
Trading stories, sometime not even of their own
But they are after all children, and hers..
A wistful smile touches her lips
And love abounds with each silent gaze
Night settles in, lights out
Her reflection in the bedroom mirror
A hint of recognition, then dawn of realization
"Mom, I am now in your shoes"
Author's Note: This is my personal tribute to my Mama: Ma, miss na kita!
