Time out

The adrenaline rush, the excitement was plenty I know,

Growing years I found myself daring high and low.

The bungee jumps, the thrill of parasails, deep water splash,

The roller coaster rides,  adventure climbs are always a bash. 

Decades later, with two in tow these pearls,

I call them my heartbeats, my teenage girls.   

What has changed, I am not sure,

I am more cautious as a mother can be here. 

Brave and their forever rock I will be there,

Ready to fight the world without a care! 

I may be more safe now I know,

But my madness, enthusiasm and silliness is always at the fore. 

In this journey as a parent I have seen,

I am never perfect as it has been. 

Everyday as I teach them something new,

I learn with them about life and that is true. 

Some days are just laughter, jokes and fun,

But when the 'mom in me' checks in, discipline is number one. 

Books, Google, social media has much that defines my role,

But in my journey, I want to pen my own scroll. 

I will be there with them, every moment they need me,

But I will also time out and set my mind free. 

I ride with no guilt for these imperfections you may see,

I am a human to feel that liberty.