Virginia’s Laugh – Home Coming
This world
is still new to me.
I have to
clutch Mommy’s neck.
I wonder why
people are running around
And they
place stuff on the table.
Mm… smells
different
From Mommy’s
milk
And the tart
or whatever flavor
I like.
But there is
a temptation
To that
scent.
The sun
comes in the window
Univited.
Daddy’s busy
scooping…
Stuff
From the hot
oven.
Brian is
ogling the floor.
He’s like a
snake
Slithering
among the trunks
Of adult
legs.
And I am
here
With Mommy!
She carries
me
And I am
taller than
Anyone!
And I am NOT
to compromise
With the
dazzling craziness
Around me.
But I feel
something
Approaching.
A gentle petting
Feeling
almost like rubbing
On my back.
I could not
help.
I have to
laugh
Because it
feels so right.
I have to
laugh and laugh.
The petting
is so encouraging.
It warms my
body
As if I am
touched by…
Something.
The stranger
laughs with me.
Oh, I am
even happier.
I have to
laugh more.
Hello,
stranger,
Thank you
For your
petting.
Hello world,
I have been
with you
For so long
And I am
ready
To be one of
you
Now.
