Sunday morning communing with pen and notebook three pages, one is done
she bounds downstairs only in the way a teenage girl can bound bending down loving on the puppy resting at my feet
like a puppy switches her brain switches in an instant "Okay, hear me out, just hear me out"
I don't know what's coming a feral cat hiss with a puff of fire breathing dragon flames?
she continues her philosophical and theological conversation asking questions confirming views questioning others
"I feel closer to God... (or is it GOD or god?) now that I've distanced myself I mean, how can someone commit to something so important and life changing when they're so young? this is a big thing, more important than college or marriage and we have to make this kind of decision when we're young?
She steps back, surprised I didn't jump in
"I'm cooking! I'M COOKING!"
Yes, yes you are keep at it, feisty one keep at it
Alice, the description of not knowing what’s coming from a feisty teen is priceless:
a feral cat hiss with a puff of fire breathing dragon flames?
Unfortunately, I recognize the truth of that! Which is why it works so beautifully. As does the sense of anticipation to the poem’s end. Wishing your both well with the ongoing philosophical, theological conversations and the commitment to…cooking!
Nerds Beget Nerds 
I love the energy of this poem and how the cascade of thoughts is preceded by her cascade down the stairs. Big thoughts!
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You captured the energy of a teenager!
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I love the way you describe this interaction and your wonderings as you brace.
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Oh my goodness, yes, I had to brace myself, lol! Proud moment because I listened and mulled it over without jumping in.
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Alice, the description of not knowing what’s coming from a feisty teen is priceless:
a feral cat hiss with
a puff of fire breathing
dragon
flames?
Unfortunately, I recognize the truth of that! Which is why it works so beautifully. As does the sense of anticipation to the poem’s end. Wishing your both well with the ongoing philosophical, theological conversations and the commitment to…cooking!
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Thank you, Fran. Teen momming is made of so many questions, confusion, exhilaration, frustration, and laughter all at once.
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