Twas the Night Before...

The night before school starts

and all through the house,

An eerie quietness

spooks me and my spouse.

The ducks had been fed

at the pond with great care.

And Ginka's swingset

Helped girls swing through the air.

As we walked home with Dad

at the end of the night,

We talked about bedtime;

when we'd turn out the light.

We got home to our showers

our nails clipped up short.

Then we listened to Dad

as he read about forts.

We prayed and we sang

And we went off to bed.

With visions of recess

Around in our head.

And as we exclaimed

as we turned out the light.

Happy School Year To All

and to all a good night!