Joy

muddy footprints on the floor
dirty hand prints  on the door

loud giggles from down the hall
a masterpiece in crayon, on the wall

bikes and scooters in the yard
old playdough, stiff and hard

bugs and lizards in little cages
games and puzzles for all ages

clothes forgotten next to the hamper
fishing poles stuffed in the camper

being there to wipe a tear
little boys to love so dear