Someday I’ll Miss This Mess

And all that it stands for. 💖

Some days the toys are everywhere,
There’s little peace or room to spare
The laundry grows, the dishes stack,
And quiet feels so far off track

There was a time I’d long each day,
To pack the clutter all away
I’d dream about a spotless floor,
And wish for just a little more

But something in my heart has changed -
My view of all this rearranged
Because I’ve come to understand,
These moments slip like grains of sand

One day the toys will find their place,
No little feet I’ll have to chase
No backpacks dropped beside the door,
No giggles racing across the floor

No whispered, “Mom,” at break of day,
No hugs that chase my cares away
No fingerprints on windowpanes,
No muddy shoes from summer rains

The house will finally stay so clean,
Each room just as I’d always dreamed
But dreams can change as years go by,
And some come wrapped in sad goodbye

For silence has a heavy sound,
When children’s laughter can’t be found
The things that once would test my grace,
Will be the things I long to face

So let the blankets cover chairs,
Leave LEGO bricks upon the stairs
Let tiny fingerprints remain,
And muddy footprints after rain

Because these walls are filled with life,
With joyful chaos, love, and strife
A messy home is not a sign, 
That I have somehow fallen behind

It’s proof that childhood’s living here,
A season precious, bright, and dear
These busy days may test my bliss,
But someday, this is what I’ll miss

So while these little hearts are mine,
I’ll treasure every borrowed time
For childhood’s gone before you know,
The mess is where the memories grow

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I would love for you to check out my recently published book, “Between Then and Now”, a collection of 60 poems written between the ages of 15 and 39, it’s currently being sold at Amazon. It’s also available on kindle unlimited.

Stay tuned for my book “Between Now and Hope.” It will be released sometime in 2026. It’s a collection of poems that focus on making this world a better place.

Thank you for taking the time to read my words.