In The Dark

The children were sleeping above my head

I sat below at the kitchen table

I babysat them, but they were in bed

To get work done, I knew I'd be able.

I searched peer-reviewed journal articles

so I could finish my research project.

Then up above, I saw a small twinkle.

I looked once again; the light gave a flick.

I held my breath, but the power went out,

alas! with it it took out the wifi!

I was mortified; I wanted to shout!

But I was relieved not to hear a cry

I sat and I waited for that great spark,

But I sat for an hour in the dark