ALMOST TWO
You’re almost two
and I’m in two minds
Of this two fold approach
Leaving me in all kinds
“She’s growing up”
Better play by the rules
You’re almost two
Should enroll you in school
That two step toddle
Better get ready
To see it in strides
As you become steady
You’re almost two
You’re practically grown
Two birds of a feather
Before you have flown
Is it all too much?
Being almost two?
You’re “terrible” now
And should know what to do
No longer a baby
Independence, you’ve plenty
Off on your way
Two going on twenty
You’re almost two
I’ll admit ‘defeat’
For meeting your needs
On this two way street
Cuddles before bed?
Don’t give two straws
One stone, two birds
Cuddling you is no chore
“She’s almost two”
“She’s getting too old”
But my arms will lift you
As long as they hold
Here’s a thing or two,
Why grow you so fast?
My heart is in two
Knowing this won’t last
I’m in no rush
We’re two of a kind
So here’s my two cents
I’ll pay no mind
Two heads, as they say
Is better than one
So let’s lay them down
When the day is done
Let’s write our own manual
I’ll just enjoy you
Cos you’re pretty small
After all,
You’re not even two.