I'M Only Two

I sit on the floor with the tissue box,
fascinated as I pull out not just a few.
How easily they unfold with each extraction,
don’t judge me yet, I’m only two.

I love outside, running through the grass,
Stepping in puddles, with mud on my shoes.
Exploring  my boundaries, happy and free,
Why do they call it the terrible twos.

I like drawing and painting and making a mess,
Tearing paper and sticking with glue.
Life should be so simple for little kids,
Especially those who are only two.

I sit in the high chair toying with my plate,
The meat is too hard, not easy to chew.
Bored with it all the plate is flipped from the table,
Don’t be mad, I’m still only two.

I like crawl up on the chair to sit on a lap,
If I’m tired, wired, or feeling a bit blue.
A cuddle with mum or dad to lighten the mood,
It’s the best part for everyone with a kid that is two.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Cresswell Avatar
September 14, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Hmmmmm. The age of exploration.
Emu Avatar
September 14, 2017 at 11:23 PM
Ha, it's different when they are your grand children!
Allison Avatar
September 3, 2017 at 4:20 AM
absolutely charming poem Craig:-) hugs jan xx
Emu Avatar
September 3, 2017 at 4:54 AM
Thanks for the visit jan
Dietrich Avatar
August 9, 2017 at 6:01 PM
this is so adorable. Was it for that contest a while back? I don't see a congrats but if it was for the contest, you sure deserved a win.
Emu Avatar
August 9, 2017 at 10:04 PM
No it wasn't and I'm sure not good enough to enter, but thank you for your kind words.
Shaw Avatar
August 9, 2017 at 6:15 AM
What an talented little child to have constructed such a amazing piece of poetry all of the tender age of two - I would get him on the list for "Oxford" university forthwith - he he he - A lovely heart endearing poem - Kind regards - Indiana x x x
Emu Avatar
August 9, 2017 at 3:52 PM
Ha ha, You are in fine form! Thanks for the kind words.
Downing  Avatar
August 8, 2017 at 10:38 PM
A very fun read most certainly. I enjoyed it very much :)
Emu Avatar
August 8, 2017 at 11:26 PM
Thank you Akkina, appreciate the visit.
Murray Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 3:44 PM
You just made the terrible twos terrific.
Emu Avatar
July 31, 2017 at 3:33 PM
Cheers, Jean. Thanks for the visit
Goff Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 8:13 AM
Delightful poem! Thank you!
Emu Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 3:15 PM
Thank you James.
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