Dan Cwiak Poet Couplet

Me At Three

When I was three and just a little child
 my thoughts never tended toward being mild.

Too much TV for me in those days
 as Miss Frances and Romper Room left me ablaze.

She'd tell us "DO BEES" to have fun that day
 I followed her advice in my own sweet way.

I had more than a little mischief in me
 which I flaunted everywhere and for all to see.

Like drinking my milk without using a straw
 so all could see the white mustache above my little maw.

I'd take my cars and run them into each other head on
 like the demolition derby that had just been on.

I would open the door to the parakeet's cage and let it fly free
 laughing as my mother chased it, never thinking it was me.

My closest cousin grew up downstairs
 he and I put on some elegant airs.

We would run through the house with abandon you see
 knowing how much fun it gave to him and me.

Laughter and giggles are what to expect from a three year old
 unless they're some prodigy like Mozart who doesn't fit the mold.

All they know is what they want, have to have, or they'll throw a fit
 and they work that game as long as their parent's let them get away with it.

Three year olds are charming, lovable, fun, and happy too
 but just one thing is in their heads..."What can I get you to do"?

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Andrea Dietrich August 9, 2017 at 6:16 PM This is really cute, Dan. I see you won the contest, so congrats. It was well deserved. I had sure hoped to be on that list as well! Thanks for what you said about my sonnets. I have written so many of them. That was very nice of you.

Eve Roper July 23, 2017 at 9:25 PM Good write, Dan, congratulations on your win ~* Dan Cwiak July 27, 2017 at 2:22 PM Thanks Eve. Sometimes I wish I had the gift of writing some with the wit and insight others do. Thanks again, for the read and comments.

Dean Wood July 23, 2017 at 6:00 PM Always playing the angle aren't they. This is a fun poem Dan. Congratulations. Dan Cwiak July 27, 2017 at 2:19 PM Thanks Dean. I really enjoy reading your poetry when time permits. There are so many good writers, you among the top, there is so little time to read and write too. I appreciate your comments.

Jan Allison July 23, 2017 at 4:13 PM Dropping back with my congrats Dan:-) hugs jan xx Dan Cwiak July 24, 2017 at 9:34 AM Thanks Jan. I appreciate your stopping back. ((Hugs))

Janice Canerdy July 23, 2017 at 2:58 PM Great entry, Dan! Congrats on your win. Janice Dan Cwiak July 24, 2017 at 9:33 AM Thanks Janice. I appreciate the read and your comments.

Old Man Emu July 4, 2017 at 2:45 PM Fantastic childhood memories Dan. Enjoyed reading this poem. Full of fun and happiness. A joy to read. Regards, Craig Dan Cwiak July 4, 2017 at 5:16 PM Thanks Craig. I'm glad you enjoyed reading it as much as I did in writing it.

Jan Allison July 4, 2017 at 11:48 AM It sure sounds like you had a fun childhood Dan! Good luck with the contest:-) hugs jan xx Dan Cwiak July 4, 2017 at 11:54 AM Childhood, like any time in life, has its ups and downs. I think mine were mostly ups. Thanks for the read and your comments. Happy 4th of July!

Daniel Turner July 3, 2017 at 11:43 AM Sounds like you were all boy:) A very entertaining read, Dan:) Dan Cwiak July 4, 2017 at 11:04 AM Thanks Dan. I did more than sound like it growing up. LOL Happy 4th of July!