Shy Kid

Shy smile. Eyes cast down.
She slides her foot back and forth.
Glances up at me.

Don't Take a Three-Year Old to the Movies

Niece's first movie
A panda doing kung fu
Did not impress her

Life's Simple Pleasures

Life's simple pleasures
A coin-operated horse
A child's gleeful grin

Disgusting

Disgusting display
Parent buys everything
More debt building up

BRAT!

A bratty young man
Yells and screams, throws stuff around
And Mom does nothing

Pukey

Crying little girl
Car sick, sweaty . . . she throws up
Another fun day

Happy Birthday, Child!

Happy birthday, child!
You are three-years old today.
Growing up so fast!

Small Child

Small hands grasp my hands.
A small voice tells me stories.
Small child . . . my big joy.

Precious Child

Your silly, sweet smile
Fills my heart with joy and love,
Precious, little child.

I Love You, But . . .

I love you so much,
But you're getting on my nerves,
My sweet little niece.