Another Time and Place

Another time and Place I saw her home, so splendid sofa cushions all in place No messy crumb nor any spill, A tidy desk, a poet's quill Quiet order, each her space I mused "Oh someday, someday! My poet's heart will pour. My home shining and perfect, No handprints on the door! Quiet order in my place." The years passed by so quickly Shining is my floor Not a nary toy in sight No in n' out the door Quietly, I feel displaced I went to visit my old friend I knocked upon her door Another woman answered Poetess? Lived there no more Peeking out beside her, a Sweet and sticky little face The woman seemed quite eager To make a friend of me She said that she would ask me In, but her home was quite messy Startled, I could see myself In another time and space I knew she needed friendship At the door we talked a while I told her to come visit me, Then departed with a smile My address in her hand A smile on her face To my surprise, she came one day Her sweet tots by her side My clean front door was opened And, it was open wide She commented on the tidiness Softly touched curtains of lace She said "Your home is splendid! Your sofa cushions all in place! No crumb nor spill, no toy. A tidy desk, and poets quill? Perfect order, every space!" She mused "Oh someday, someday! My poet's heart will pour! My home shining and perfect, No handprints on the door! Quiet order in my place!" I answered, "Yes, too quickly." My gaze downcast toward the floor Then something funny caught my sight Handprints on my entry door Her tots had found my ink pad Their mom felt quite disgraced A heavy burden lifted Then I laughed until I cried "It's quite alright, no worries!" I wiped my happy tears and sighed I brought out tea and cookies For her kids and new friend Grace The years pass by too quickly Shining is loves gift Children are a blessing My friend my heart uplifts I'd rather enjoy happiness Children make a joy filled place! Life's a lot more than shiny floors Invite joy and friends Through those front doors!