I'm more addicted to music since becoming a parent than ever before. Its structure counterbalances the sudden sharp merciless screams, squeaks, cries, bangs, stomps, laughs, unimaginable requests and other manic adorable behavior that causes wreckage on my impressionable brain for 18 hours every day. Thank you, music!

     Painting by Luka

Hear me

I cease control

plus I give in to you

feeling weak

protected, held

I'm in your arms

as pure emotion

I trust and melt

onto your strength

your noble statue

Once I get up

admiring your wisdom, wit

I birth, create and love

But let me give in first