oh to be three

and sweet as can be

with just enough words

to say what you need

with eyes still amazed

by the simplest of things

with hands that are busy

but still so petite

with feelings that come from

the depths of your being

with all your ideas

all the songs that you sing

with all of your efforts

and sincerity

with so much to do

but still stopping to sleep

with snuggles and cuddles

given confidently

when “I do it myself”

still means “and you help me”

you’re growing and growing

every moment we blink

you’re everything perfect

from your curls to your feet

shelby bennett hanson