Those Little Lessons

Your tender warmth,

Infectious smile,

Playful mood,

Despite my needless wrath,

A while ago.

Compel me

To recompense,

In all little ways.

Your wanting for my love,

Countless bear-hugs,

Unconditional care,

Despite my fitful frenzy

A while ago,

Discipline me instead,

In all little ways.

Your tailing runs,

Behind me,

Spiraling questions,

Ceaseless babbles,

Despite my unbecoming anger,

A while ago,

Crush my adult ego,

In all little ways.