A Child
I’m not a scaredy-cat, hiding under the covers
but I do get scared sometimes when I am new with others
I’m not a bully, all ravenous and mean
but I do stand up for myself – tall as a bean
I’m not shy, shrinking into myself and feeling hot
but I do take time to warm up to you, when others may not
I’m not a little toughie, when I don’t cry at a scrape
but when I’m focussed those things don’t phase me – I’m wearing my superhero cape
I’m not a woose, when I cry and I fret
but I do like to show the world how I’m feeling – have you tried it yet?
I’m not a clever clogs, whose to big for my boots
I am confident and I remember, because learning anything is a hoot!
I’m not lazy, loafing round the house all day
I just love having time to explore, inquire and integrate my play
I’m not snobby, when I don’t answer right away
I am in the middle of something, or just finding the words I might say
I’m not a chatterbox, when I talk all day long
I just love your company and want our time together to go on and on
I’m not naughty, when I do something that’s not your way
I am just doing the best I can and experimenting with finding my own way
I love you with all of my heart, because you are my world
and I know you love me that way too, because I’m your little boy or girl
So when I do things you don’t like, or embitter you
just remember to breathe down to your belly and imagine a gentle hue
Remember that I am still learning, just like you
And with love and kindness I will become my best version – that’s true
Crysal Olds