POEM FOR A FOUR-YEAR OLD

LIAM ASKED FOR CANDY

By

Granny B

Happy fourth birthday Liam

I love you very much.

Liam asked for candy.

“Just one,” said his Granny.

“But I want some more.

What are Grannies for?”

So Granny said, “All right . . .  two.

But that will have to do.”

Liam: “How about three?

For don’t you see,

You can’t be my favorite Granny

Unless you give me candy.

Granny said, “How about two,

That will have to do.”

Liam: “How about four?

Then Granny I’ll adore.”

Granny: “How about two?

That will have to do.”

Liam: “How about five?

That will make me jive.”

Granny: “How about two?

That will have to do.”

Liam: “How about six?

That’s three plus three to mix.”

Granny: “How about two?

That will have to do.”

Liam: “How about seven?

Then I’ll be in heaven.”

Granny: “How about two?

That will have to do.”

Liam: “How about eight?

Wouldn’t that be great?”

Granny: “How about two?

That will have to do.”

Liam: “How about nine?

I promise I won’t wine.”

Granny: “How about two?

That will have to do.”

 Liam: “How about ten?

My best Granny you’ll be then.”

Granny: “How about two?

That will have to do.”

So Liam growled at Granny

And plopped down on his fanny.

Then turned around to sit

Not happy one single bit.

But then he started thinking . . .

Two is better than none.

And two is better than one.

Liam: “I’m so sorry Granny

Two pieces will be dandy.”

“For Grannies come in two

 Later I’ll see what my other one will do.”