A soccer mom I’ve never aspired to be As music and art is my personal reprieve Their dad enjoys hiking and man vs. wild And rarely watches a game on the tube for a smile Sitting on Saturdays beneath a hot sun Has never been my idea of fun But alas, the love for our kids and their affections Has driven us to re-consider our anti-soccer direction “As long as we don’t split up every night of the week, Or pick up nuggets as dinner so to speak.” I willingly succumbed to the schedule and gear Keeping in mind that there is nothing to fear Nothing but injuries and sweaty laundry galore Nothing but the end of Tchaikovsy and folklore “Stop worrying,” their dad says, “It’s only a season.” “Besides, what’s learned on the field could stand to reason.” For life is not merely a game of skill But one […]