VARIATIONS

You’ve heard of goat yoga

a popular trend

For deep breaths and giggles

with downward dog bends

Well then let me share

what I learned of today!

Attempting pilates

while my seven-month played

The instructor shared moves

from my phone on the floor

And yet she lacked something

which challenged me more

An insistent small voice

from an army-crawl lad

Determined to get me

and start a new fad

As he grabbed at my ankles

with a conquerer’s glee

He invented a new kind

of exercise spree

Baby Pilates

(it’ll surely catch fire)

Pushing all moms

to bend faster and higher

I invented new moves,

to include on the fly,

My baby who grinned

when I lifted him high

So maybe, in all

it wasn’t the best

Of my workouts and stretches

yet at his behest

I’d rather hold him

than hold onto a pose

(And feeling the strength

in my arms as he grows)

There are so many changes

he’s brought to my days

Revolving around

when he naps, eats, and plays

Lovely variations

sometimes with a sigh

And a heart-catching smile

as I meet his blue eyes

So little, so loved

and growing so fast

Let me bottle these moments

make them last and last

To remember with fondness

how he just wanted … me

Grabbing my ankle

joyful victory

How he wakes us up early

dad and I, all in bed

Pure excitement to see us

with a new day ahead

He touches our faces

he laughs high and shrill

So busy and active

no time to be still

To everyday life

I’ll accept every change

Every edit which once

would have sounded so strange

So, Baby Pilates -

come try it with me!

Each time holds surprises

bundled in joyfully.