Three Year Old Thoughts

I've worked with children all my days,
The things they say sure do amaze.

"How did the baby get in you?
Will it come out with your poo?"

"You'll need much more loo paper than me,
Your bottom is so big you see."

"Why's that man got a towel* on his head,
Has he just got out the shower?" she said.

"Granny's got a prickly chin,
When she kisses it hurts my skin."

"When I'm grown up how will I know 
To talk like you." she said in woe.

In the garden she did appear,
A sanitary towel to her head adhered.

"You said they're for headaches." she said with pride.
Oh my goodness how I cried.

On a visit to the beach,
"Not that sandpit." she did beseech.

"Oh no the bridge has got a leak."
When she saw a puddle underneath.

"I banged my head." she did shout,
"All my little thoughts will come out."

Oh children, children I do decree,
That life is fun when you are three.

* turban

For Three Year Old Thoughts Contest
Sponsored by Brenda Chiri

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 11/6/2017 4:34:00 PM
This is a winner in my book and a FAV. Very funny and very well penned....Pat
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Date: 7/15/2017 1:42:00 PM
Beautiful poem ad it does reflect the mind of a child. Regards.Mpho Kgaswane.
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 7/17/2017 8:37:00 AM
Thank you Mpho
Date: 7/5/2017 11:48:00 PM
Very funny couplets, Elizabeth:) enjoyed the read:)
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 7/17/2017 8:36:00 AM
Thank you Jo, children really do say the funniest things.
Date: 7/2/2017 4:47:00 PM
The innocence of young ones is reflected in their words, Elizabeth! You caught some lovely spontaneous lines here which brought a smile to my face! Regards // paul
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Francis Nzioki
Date: 7/3/2017 3:49:00 AM
true a baby,s smile is priceless good diction and taste
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 7/3/2017 12:15:00 AM
Thank you Paul. I'm fortunate to spend my days with some lovely children.
Date: 7/1/2017 2:30:00 PM
Delightfully clever of you AND three year olds.
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 7/1/2017 2:36:00 PM
Thank you Lin. I love my job working with children.
Date: 7/1/2017 11:01:00 AM
Elizabeth, this is simply WONDERFUL, endearing and delightful :) Good luck in the contest.wrx
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 7/1/2017 11:41:00 AM
Thank you, all genuine children's remarks.... priceless.
Date: 7/1/2017 8:49:00 AM
Some absolutely hilarious lines Elizabeth! Children do say the funniest things:-) Good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 7/1/2017 9:31:00 AM
Thank you.
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