Portrait of Mommy
Mommy
Can I draw
A portrait
Of you
He asks
I agree
If only to
Watch him
Scrutinize
My hair
Nose
Face
With those
Soulful green eyes
He begins
Peaceful
Content
And humming happily
As his pencil
Whips across
The paper
©2014 Jill Baker
Snapshots 
“Playing” has a different meaning for each of my children. One likes games, the other art. To compensate for this, I often find myself playing cribbage with one while the other draws me, which can be a challenge when you have to strike a pose while counting cards. At least I’m efficient with my time..