Living, Giving: a Poem for Parents

Yelling, crying,

Mommy’s trying.

Dadda’s helping

Baby’s yelping.

Rain drip-dropping,

Mamma’s mopping.

Laundry’s heaping,

Baby’s sleeping.

Clothes for sewing,

Lawns needs mowing.

Tantrums throwing,

Tears are flowing.

Chores are lurking,

Daddy’s working.

Midnight nursing,

Mommy’s cursing.

Floors need sweeping,

Baby’s peeping.

Mommy’s cooking,

Baby’s looking.

Dishes drying,

Daddy’s sighing.

Fridge needs fixing,

Drinks are mixing.

Biting, breathing,

Baby’s teething.

Toys are breaking,

Head is aching.

Baby’s coughing,

Judgment, scoffing.

Daytime dreaming,

Nighttime screaming.

Daily living,

Total giving.

An original poem by Rachel Snow

– August 2026