Today my son is three, and I’m participating in a month long poetry writing challenge. So, that explains this. Enjoy.
robots, rockets and trains
tomorrow you’re three
and it feels like both an eternity
and only moments ago
that you came out
and unfolded
and unfolded again
so long and slimy and squirmy
so wonderful and beautiful
so life changing
so life affirming
we battle
already a clash of wills at 6 am
with tantrums and tears
over the right cereal bowl
(the orange one)
and whether the oatmeal
is any good
(it is)
by six-oh-five
we’ve rediscovered teamwork
and hugs and smiles and whispers
and all the drama that just happened
is forgotten –
“that’s silly, Daddy”
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Great poem Jim. I cant believe he is already 3! Give him a birthday hug and kiss from me and Christine.
Thanks, Darcie, and Isaac will definitely get his birthday hugs from D&C. Love seeing your bump grow on FB too.
They do grow up so fast don’t they? My “baby” boy will be five in 2 weeks!