Today is another long Wednesday,
Another day to work and play.
Another day with kids at school,
Following life’s never-ending rules.
Today was bright, today was chilly,
Must go to work, can’t stay at home and be silly.

Standing here looking at my daughter’s room,

Looking at the mess, looking at the bears of doom.

She often asks for more dolls and toys,

I’m wondering if girls are messier then boys.

My son will often try and be tidy,

Blaming his sister, should I tidy it on Friday?

So back to Wednesday, back to today,

I sat and listened to what people had to say.

Sometimes it is nice to have an adult conversation,

Whether it is about the weather, life, or a personal celebration.

Chatting and laughing, passing the time,

Can make life easier, make it feel fine.

The children reported a better day at school,

The kids came home happy, playing the fool.

My son sat with grandad and did his reading,

My daughter taking biscuits, the mischief she was leading.

My parents they were tired from the kids acting up,

They like to play, they like to push their luck.

So here we are and Wednesday is over,

Sitting here calm on the sofa.

Resting watching television and Coronation street,

Wondering if these are people I would like to meet.

Would I like a Shandy in the Rovers Return?

Sitting here thinking, there is so much I would like to learn.

The kids they went straight to bed tonight,

After jumping on the beds and having a fight.

The work and the effort mum has to make,

Putting on the smile, trying not to be fake.

I love my kids but wow I am exhausted,

Time for bed soon, to renew myself, not look haunted.

So tomorrow is Thursday, another busy day,

Breakfast club again and mum to work, can’t stay and play.

A morning of typing on my computer,

Working and following my usual procedure.

So now I am going to get some rest,

Time to relax, so tomorrow I can give my best.

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