Street quiet.
Night. Nothing stirs.
Listening...
Dog collar jingles.
Baby rests peacefully
at my side.
I'm restless.
I'm sleepy.
I'm waiting,
for either to claim me.
Dog scratches.
Outside,
Sprinkler bubbles,
Sprinkler sprays.
Restless? Sleepy?
But it's the
vanilla ice cream
that wins.
-with peanuts, bananas and chocolate sauce.