Why The Nail Stays

The kids came by today. We were going to decorate. Do some painting, fix up the place. I pulled the nails, they were going to paint. Then their eyes fell upon a nail, still there in one place. Here, let me get that one. My Daughter came by my side. Come on Momma, that nail you cannot hide. Come here children, I have something to say. That nail won't come down. It's going to stay that way. This one little nail, is precious to me. It's where you girls hung your hats, and then ran to me. This little nail welcomed you home. Home at last to my loving arms. This home filled with love, from your sweet little charms. Now, my grandchildren are on the way. They too will hang their hats when they come here to play. They too will run to me with their open arms, filling my heart, with their sweet little charms...

Written by:  S. Matheson 10/26/2002