Upset

A tantrum from nowhere

From out of the void

Something I’ve said

Has got you annoyed

Probably that simple word

That all parents know

The opposite to "Yes"

So you stamp on my toe

Or pull at my clothes

Take a bite of my arm

When a few moments ago

You were happy and calm

The tears now are streaming

You scream and you shout

With a whine that continues

As you run about

But because I love you

I set down my mug

Put out my arms

And reach for a hug

You sigh at my shoulder

Bury your head in my neck

Holding me tight

Leaning back for a peck

Though still I’m confused

There’s no reason or rhyme

For most of these upset’s

There’ll still be a next time