A weary mother returned from the
Store, lugging groceries through
The kitchen door. Awaiting her
Arrival was her 8 year old son,
Anxious to relate what his younger
brother had done.
"While I was out playing and Dad was
On a call, T.J. took his crayons and
Wrote on the wall! It's on the new
Paper you just hung in the den.
I told him you'd be mad at having
To do it again."
She let out a moan and furrowed her
Brow. "Where is your little brother
Right now?" She emptied her arms and
With a purposeful stride, She marched
To his closet where he had gone to hide.
She called his full name as she entered
His room. He trembled with fear, he knew
That meant doom! For the next ten minutes
She ranted and raved, about the expensive
Wallpaper and how she had saved.
Lamenting all the work it would take to
Repair, she condemned his actions and total
Lack of care. The more she scolded, the
Madder she got, then stomped from his
Room, totally distraught!
She headed for the den to confirm her fears.
When she saw the wall, her eyes flooded
With tears. The message she read pierced
Her soul with a dart. It said, "I love Mommy,"
Surrounded by a heart.
Well, the wallpaper remained, just as she
Found it, with an empty picture frame hung
To surround it. A reminder to her, and
Indeed to all, take time to read the
Handwriting on the wall.
~Author Unknown~
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