Mayhem and chaos

Nowhere to be found

It's so very quiet

Without them around

Not in the kitchen

Or under the stairs

Creep past the hall

Catch them unawares

Under the table

Locked in the shed

I hear them calling

Inside my head

Out in the garden

Enjoying the sun

Trying my patience

And spoiling my fun

They are my shadow

Purveyors of mischief

Inventing adventures

Beyond all belief

Sweet as cherry pie

Like chalk and cheese

The same only different

Blue eyes, grazed knees

Mayhem and chaos

Seeking them out

Both trouble and danger

They are whisper and shout

Causing frustration

Out of my sight

Anger that fades

Quicker than light

Then they are hiding

Nothing to fear

Motion has stopped

Without them near

Life and its fabric

Now are so vague

Nothing to inspire

Each day's new page

Silence and quiet

Is all I have left

Empty house, empty garden

After this theft

The sun has gone in

My shadow is missing

Fair does not live hear

This home has no blessing

Mayhem and chaos

Were up to no good

But for the chance

To forgive if I could

Never forget

The happiness that surrounds them

Angels in disguise

Chaos and Mayhem