Messy Fingers (A Poem)

So, I love poetry and was reading around a bit online and found this poem. I thought it was absolutely adorable and just had to share. Thank you Debra Higginbotham for such an awesome read :)

Messy Fingers

© Debra S. Higginbotham

Sticky fingers ' tangled hair,

scattered crayons, everywhere.

Fancy artwork ' on the wall '

drawn by midgets ' three feet tall.

Tell me why ' and tell me how '

that was mine ' I want it NOW!

Fix my bike. Buy me gum.

If you have it, I want some.

Dirty faces, grass-stained knees,

learning words ' like pretty please.

Endless hugs & goofy wet kisses,

learning respect with 'Mr.' & 'Mrs.'

Scraped-up hands, from falling down.

Tender tugs - - on my night gown.

Need more paper ' for Santa's letter?

I wasn't so bad ' but I've been better.

Watching a movie ' again and again '

Mommy, please ' put the tape back in.

Messy fingers ' hair gone wild '

all in the life ' of a precious child !!

Poem Source: Messy Fingers, Children Poems http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/family/poetry.asp?poem=1592#ixzz12M1UJt5C