THE NAP

When I was a baby, I imagine, so young and unaware

I had the knack for napping anytime and anywhere.

But as a toddler bouncing on Mom’s or Daddy’s knee

I’ve been told I went down for my naps somewhat reluctantly.

Then one day as I grew up my need for naps decreased

Till the naps I took in childhood altogether ceased.

There was so much to do in the world that was unwrapping

I barely had time to stop and think, let alone the time for napping.

Then came a job, a wife, a family and promises to keep

There was no time to take a nap...in fact...there was no time to sleep.

Before I knew it life moved on and the years went passing by

Isn’t it amazing how our life changes in the twinkling of an eye?

If I have but one regret as I sit, bouncing Ava on my lap

I wish I’d found less time for work and more time for taking naps.

For now that I am older, wiser and a great deal more aware

I have returned to taking my naps...anytime and anywhere.

So please excuse me.  I must go.  I have promises to keep

My granddaughter’s going down for a nap...and I shall follow her to sleep.