Children Poem

What is it like to experience the blessing of children?

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 !!

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Published: Feb 2006

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  • I like this poem it makes me think of my children

    sunshine Submitted Jun 2009
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  • I love the way 'Messy Fingers' looks at life through the eyes of a child. Short lines, high on doing-verbs give the poem a racy, tumbling feel. I could easily visualise my neice (15 months) tottering about the house on her toes in full tilt. They have SO much to DO, you know!!

    dr brian mendonca Submitted Oct 2009
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  • I love this poem and miss my kids so much can't wait till they come back home, Miss their endless hugs and goofy wet kisses every child is so precious the best thing that can ever happen to a family is the blessing of a child..

    Rebecca, Canada Submitted Feb 2011
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  • This is such a wonderful poem. I work with poverty stricken kids who have no say in what they can have. Only praying for what they need. Other then the night gown being my pant legs this sounds like my children at work. With soap and water, pencils, paper, and a loving heart. Armed to teach all I can before my time with them is up.

    Tommie Submitted Sep 2011
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  • I love this poem! I have 4 children, this poem makes me think back to when my kids were small, and all the little things they said and did. It goes by all too fast. To all you "new" mommies out there, take time to enjoy being a mommy! Don't sweat the small stuff, and make lots of memories! Remember what you put into raising your children, is what you get out.

    Debbie, Montana Submitted Mar 2012
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  • I love the poem just because I love kids and this poem presents really the lovely picture of childhood. My darling daughter has also liked it very much.

    Ranjana Submitted 8/29/2012
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