Snooze

A dull pain slowly awakens me.

Under my hip is a metal toy car.

And in the waistband of my pants 5 little toes are being kept warm.

I slept in those pants,

Too tired to remove them the night before

My arm is numb and my shoulder tweaked from cradling your head all night.

I try to adjust myself so I’m slightly more comfortable.

But that bothers you, so you place your hand on my face to keep me still.

Your fingers are soft and untouched by life’s work.

As you nuzzle closer I inhale the sweet scent of your sweat dampened curls.

I become intoxicated and hold off starting the new day for 5 more minutes. 

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Lanae Lumsden
Lanae is lifelong Pittsburgh resident with a brief stint in Ohio for her high school and middle school years. Most of her life she lived in Wilkinsburg but recently became a resident of the north boroughs. Lanae holds an associates’ degree in fashion merchandising and a bachelor’s degree in business management. After college, Lanae, entered the insurance and financial services industry by becoming a licensed agent and a claims specialist. Lanae also is an advocate for cloth diapering and baby wearing. Through her website drybabies.org she offers information and sources offering cloth diapering to all women and families in need. With two boys and 3 girls ranging in ages from 18- 2 most of her time is spent traveling to ballet lessons, band practice, and cello lessons. Also, two of her children are special needs and require various appointments and therapy. When there is time left, she enjoys writing, sewing and cooking. She is currently finishing up her first novel with more already in the works. With a love for travel, Lanae and her family have been to 5 different Caribbean islands and 2 countries in South America. So, look to hear more about the organized chaos that is traveling with 5 kids.