it's enough

after three
children, she has given up
on the walls and rug.
on broken plates
and cups,
in yelling
to close the door,
to wipe your feet,
wash your hands,
put the seat down,
and brush.
she goes through
the motions now.
still caring, but too
tired to be
the new mother she once
was. if all are safe
and sound. until tomorrow,
it's enough.