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THE NAP
When I was a baby, I imagine, so young and unaware
I had the knack for napping anytime and anywhere.
But as a toddler bouncing on Mom’s or Daddy’s knee
I’ve been told I went down for my naps somewhat reluctantly.
Then one day as I grew up my need for naps decreased
Till the naps I took in childhood altogether ceased.
There was so much to do in the world that was unwrapping
I barely had time to stop and think, let alone the time for napping.
Then came a job, a wife, a family and promises to keep
There was no time to take a nap...in fact...there was no time to sleep.
Before I knew it life moved on and the years went passing by
Isn’t it amazing how our life changes in the twinkling of an eye?
If I have but one regret as I sit, bouncing Ava on my lap
I wish I’d found less time for work and more time for taking naps.
For now that I am older, wiser and a great deal more aware
I have returned to taking my naps...anytime and anywhere.
So please excuse me. I must go. I have promises to keep
My granddaughter’s going down for a nap...and I shall follow her to sleep.
