Ode To Amber

ode
–noun
1. a lyric poem typically of elaborate or irregular metrical form and expressive of exalted or enthusiastic emotion.
2. (originally) a poem intended to be sung.

With respect to the second definition of “ode” given above. I made sure that this poem could indeed be sung. And in respect to Owen, whose favorite song is “Jingle Bells” I encourage you to squeeze a few of the words together and sing the following:

When once upon a summer’s eve
I happened to be blessed
by friend whose heart and hands are free
and bound toward willingness

With no amount of fear or dread
sweet confidence was mine
I handed off my treasures three
and bid them keep in line

While I with lighter toe and heel
drove off to meet my man
The volume dial went up full blast
Just because I can

My list of cares left at her door
instructions, needs and quirks
Which one will cry, which one will sulk
Where each one’s smile lurks

Though one asks questions near non stop
though one is new to speech
though potty training lingers on
her arms failed not to reach

Oh Amber dear I thank you
I owe much more than this
and yet this silly poem I give
for one night off in bliss