I remember the desperation
the tightening of the chest
knowing that if they sleep now
in the stroller
on the train
or in the pack
it’s going to be a
long
long
(very long)
day.
Not yet, kiddo…
We’re almost home…
Not yet.
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Previously published on Medium.com.
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