My Offspring

zack is all lined up for work
guarding lives at the pool.
what is it with
the whistle twirl?
strutting, preening & prancing
he waited his whole life
for this.

he used to play life guard
when he was little
when all we had was a
blue plastic pool with
a built-in slide.
but now-a-days
he is all that
and more.

you make me very proud to be
your mom, zack
i have enjoyed watching you
from afar cheering you on
your drums & swimming
you are a leader
use it to your advantage


zoe has made such progress this year too
all A honor roll,
student of the quarter,
national junior honor society.
she may have danced her last recital,
but the moves are so ingrained
as she dances 'round the house
she will always be
my sweet little ballerina
jumping in,
gettin jiggy wit it
leaving her mark.
hah! remind you of
anyone?

the coolness of her skin
and the final back-scratch
of the day
it is my most treasured time
her hands feel so good in mine
always
always
for ever and ever.
amen

you are my precious flower
i am enjoying watching you blossom


zack & zoe: i love you guys!
i just wanted you to know