A Poem for Moms and Dads

Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my sanity to keep. For if some peace I do not find, I'm pretty sure I'll lose my mind.

I pray I find a little quiet Far from the daily family riot May I lie back -- not have to think about what they're stuffing down the sink, or who they're with, or where they're at and what they're doing to the cat.

I pray for time all to myself (did something just fall off a shelf?)

To cuddle in my nice, soft bed (Oh no, another goldfish -- dead!)

Some silent moments for goodness' sake (Did I just hear a window break?)

And that I need not cook or clean -- (well, heck, I've got the right to dream)

Yes, now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my wits about me keep, But as I look around I know -- I must have lost them long ago!