There's Really Only Space For One Here
by Jowell Tan
the books that were once in my hands
flipping its pages while travelling to
various destinations
have been replaced by a tiny human
full of energy and requiring my
full attention
toys pile up, used and abused
while papers lie on shelves untouched
fiction pushed aside for reality.
i await the day when i return to reading
when my human has grown
and needs less attending
and i can return to the worlds i missed
of fantasy, action, murder and mystery
each time a different adventure
fingertips touching ink and turning pages
imagination wandering far and wide
i hope that day comes sooner rather than later.
Regret around the corner, looming large
A child grows up in a flash. Be careful. *
Last line ... It will come too soon, you'll find.
Honest.
Reality can be pretty demanding. *