Rainbow

the battle feels endless

the parent and offspring

in a battle of wills

over ravioli at supper

over stories read at bedtime

over brushing teeth and taking baths

over the little things because

both of them think every instance

is Denali instead of a sidewalk anthill

but this is a connection forged through

more than just biology

it may be external to us

and beyond our comprehension

but after the instances pass,

the shared love returns and

they are both at ease once again

maybe that's the feeling

that should be endless

and not the idea of the

torrential childhood

because even biblical

torrents aren't eternal

there is a rainbow at the end

and we should be happy for that

Reviews

[Ruth]

Such connections hold the thread of love and where love rises beyond there is always a rainbow to gaze at, visually beautiful hon :)

[Kenneth The Poet]

Thank you so much, Poppy.

[Ruth]

My pleasure hon...