Kettle whistles
Cup fills
Beans scattered on the table
Bubble rise
Tub fills
Clothes scatter on the floor
Papers rattle
Cup empties
A quiet morning begins
Body settles
Mind empties
A quiet morning begins
Russet hair ruffles
Body settles
Bertie Botts hit the door
Chestnut curls fall
Bubbles rise
Water hits the floor
"Mione, love
You can't hide in there.
It won't go away."
"Ronald, dear
I am not hiding.
Go away."
Water cools
Cup empties
Beans hit the door
Water cools
Bubbles disappear
Towel falls to the floor
Azure eyes twinkle
Restless finger twine
Questions fill his mind
Chocolate eyes close
Restless mind turns
Question wanting answers
"Mione, love,
Just get out of the bath.
Bubbles won't make it go away."
"Ronald, dear.
Just go get the book.
Bertie Bots won't make it disappear."
Kettle whistles
Cup fills
Book settles on the floor
Drain opens
Water disappears
Feet settle on the floor
Scarred hands steady
Pages turn slowly
Waiting for the door to open
Scared eyes scan
Reflections emerge slowly
Waiting for secrets to reveal
"Mione, love.
I am going to continue drinking my tea
And pretend you did not say that."
"Ronald, dear.
I am going to continue explaining my point
And pretend you are listening."
Head lifts
Arms open
Rising on unsteady legs
Door opens
Tears fall
Walking into open arms
Azure eyes close
Savoring her trust
Holding his greatest treasure
Chocolate eyes settle
Soaking in his strength
Holding her greatest fear
"Mione, love.
This is what I knew we could do.
Trust me."
"Ronald, dear
When did you grow so strong?
Love you."