Mrs. Gilson's Ode

To Luke You wear yesterday’s graham crackers in your carefree hair Proudly proclaiming your sevens stumps as you delicately feed your growing companion Shrieking and giggling as miniature cars zoom and boom and blocks build and crumble My day gleams with pride As you pound on couches Hop with zebras Reach out for my entrance You are the missing link in the family portrait The source of my gratitude Gently petting life’s complications as they effortlessly pass by