yesterday, true to my clutzy self
i tripped over my two year old in a parking lot
and fell flat over on my side
on the asphalt
no holds barred
i clambered to my feet
feeling stiff and bruised
but mostly grateful
i hadn’t crushed my daughter
at least not completely
it left me feeling battered today
so i found myself taking a bath
in water swirling with epsom salts
lavender oil
and sparkly heart stickers
ah, motherhood…