Love Poem: Messy Boys
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Written by: Jessica Murphy

Messy Boys

Jibber jabber, pitter patter;
another one is screaming, now what's the matter?

Little feet, stinky feet,
how many rocks did you just eat?

Sticky hands, runny nose;
did you just pick your nose with your toes?

Booger picking, booger eating; 
do we need to have another prayer meeting?

Messy house, stained up clothes;
with these three boys, anything goes.

Terrible two's and attitude;
where'd they learn to be so rude?

Barely brushed teeth and messy hair; 
what's this in your underwear?

Trucks and tractors, bottle rockets;
is that a frog in your pocket?

Muddy fingers, muddy toes;
this time we're going to need the hose.

Terrible two's, or is it three's?
Just how many nerves can they squeeze?

Pig goes oink, cow goes moo;
now where'd you leave your other shoe?

Spiders, snakes, and lizard tails;
collections of rocks, coins, and shells.

Slides and ladders, sticks and stones;
please dear Lord, no broken bones.

Arts and crafts, scissors and glue;
oh no, now we need a new hair cut too.

Stubbed up toes, scraped up knees;
Momma, will you kiss it please?

Hide and seek, baseball in the yard;
raising three boys can't be that hard.

Lots of snuggles, lots of hugs;
Don't stick your fingers in the plugs.

Twinkle twinkle little stars;
bumps and bruises, little big scars.

Bedtime stories and lullabies;
now it's time to rest your eyes.

So, good night moon and good night stars; 
forever you three boys will own Momma's heart.