Needs

A runny nose needs tissues.
A hungry mouth needs food.
A bottom needs a diaper change
Whenever it  has pooed.

In winter, hands need mittens.
In snow, feet need some boots.
These aren't up for maybes;
They are, rather, absolutes.

A sleepy face needs naptime.
A bored one needs a game
Or book or song or puzzle
For distraction is the aim.

A bath requires bubbles.
A bare floor needs a rug;
But nanas (also grandpas)
Don't need much besides a hug.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Callus Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 5:59 AM
How lovely and cute, Ilene. As a g'dad I get lots of those hugs from my one and only g'daughter! ~ Regards // paul
Bauer Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 6:27 PM
thanks, paul! yes, those hugs are very special. nothing like 'em!
Rigoler Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 8:28 AM
Delightful four stanzas, Ilene. The 2nd is my favorite. Thank you again for stopping by.We got about 8 inches of snow. Unfortunately we still have February to worry about. / M
Bauer Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 6:26 PM
thank you, maurice! yes, february and even march can sometimes get some sneaky snow in, too. i'm hoping it doesn't happen, though...
Johnson Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 10:56 PM
Very sweet ending.
Bauer Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 6:25 PM
thanks, robert! i had that in mind from the beginning...
Anish Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 8:10 PM
Charming! Hope you fared well in the storm. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Bauer Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 6:25 PM
thanks, matthew! my neighborhood didn't look too bad by monday. i think they did a great job in the city of cleaning up. hope it's the same where you live...
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