Spring Break, you are welcome here!
Your empty days, waiting to be filled
With adventures, and lists, and family
As school worries fall away for a few weeks
And family crowds together in bedrooms and on air mattresses
Surrounded now by sounds
The pitter-patter of my niece and nephew's feet
Splashing during the evening bath time
Board games in the background
All fill my 2-bedroom apartment
Decorations scattered
As knick-knacks become toys
Yelps of joy and fun
Echo where it is usually quiet
And I smile
You are welcome here, Spring Break,
Fill our days with memories
And our nights with warmth
Stay awhile
You are welcome here.
So happy! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteThe phrase, "you are welcome here..." is so lovely! It makes us believe that you do really love that company filling your apartment and the days of your break! Nicely written. I especially like how your first and last verse are more general, like an intro and conclusion, while the middle 2 verses tell the story with sweet details. And the "knick-knacks become toys" is a really original line! I know exactly what you mean, and encourage it in my home :)
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