Mommy’s Lap – A Poem

From time to time I’ll share a poem I’ve written for children, often from the child’s point of view.

I wrote this poem after watching a very young child bravely try to adjust to the new baby who had recently joined the family.
Mommy’s Lap
I love my baby brother, Ben;
I really, really do.
It’s just that I remember when
My Mommy held me, too.
When Ben was in her tummy still,
I’d curl up on her lap.
We’d cuddle close and read until
We took a comfy nap.
I love my brother, Ben, you see;
I really, really do.
I just wish Mommy’s lap could be
Big enough for two!

I wrote this poem after watching a very young child bravely try to adjust to the new baby who had recently joined the family.
Mommy’s Lap
I love my baby brother, Ben;
I really, really do.
It’s just that I remember when
My Mommy held me, too.
When Ben was in her tummy still,
I’d curl up on her lap.
We’d cuddle close and read until
We took a comfy nap.
I love my brother, Ben, you see;
I really, really do.
I just wish Mommy’s lap could be
Big enough for two!