Parental Guidance

The dragons you chased

With a battle cry staged

Using a flashlight sword

In your afternoon plays

.

The vitamins you took

When they chased you

Back in your sleep, and

The tantrums you threw

.

The book with the cats

Overalls that you wear

The toys you tossed in

From under the chairs

.

I rest with my cup of tea

And you gargle your juice

Another day, another view

Of being in a child's shoes.