All Over the Place

on military flight! But not enough baggage room, 

so caseworker insists on 1 Toy for all 3. They VOTE!

Mr Oggley-woh-pickle-wiggle wins.

Nondescript & filthy as I tape him to

my backpack.

We’re off! Land in Florida place I never heard of.

All old people, so love the kids that first night.

Though guy who runs motel wonders:

“What funny country you from?”

I dig out the backpacks & hang the clothes

all over to air out.

Sit outside with 1 eye on my deep sleepers.

Mr Oggley-woh-pickle-wiggle complains loudly!

I go back in & untape him. Wash him in the little sink.

“Can we go outside now? “

I nod to him. He airs out in the lawn chair next to mine!  “Look at that LIGHT!”

Not much--moon big as a sun though.

“You're one GREAT MOM!” Thank him…but

saying to him that he’s just a dream.

“Nope. It's me.”

I laugh, & he goes on:

“And never ever forget

how much I love you!”