thirty-two

While it lay heavy-laden with dew.

I stood staring,

astonished and unmoving.

Sheer splendor.

Today is my birthday.

So, I decided to come out from behind the camera.

I didn't get all dolled up.

No cute outfit,

no makeup.

I showered.

In preparation of taking the munchkins to school.

I was busy.

Washing clothes, filling the dishwasher.

A mother's chores never end.

So, even though I hate having my picture taken.

I took a few.

In honor of my day.