My daughter, Thea, two years old next week,
is trying out new phrases. In the yard,
balancing on retaining walls, the hard
new words crinkle her nose and fill her cheeks;
Like "Lissen too me now!" which she will say,
and then say nothing, lacking all context;
or "Do not argue me!" to her perplexed
brother when he is asking her to play.
She gets the tone right, though--the lowered brows
and stern frown (comical when writ so small),
demanding attention, brooking no guff;
I hope she won't forget, as age allows
her wisdom and restraint, the way to call
for respect when she's not given enough.
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