#LoveMadeVisible: I Love You, by Jane Resides

I LOVE YOU

By Jane Resides

I love your eyes, your tiny nose.
I love each one of your squirmy toes.

I love your thumbs, your pinkies, too,
and all the fingers between the two.

I love your smile, your twinkling eyes,
Your silly laugh, your sleepy sighs.

And as I tuck you into bed,
I’ll kiss your nose, your toes, your head,

Then sing to you and squeeze you tight,
And wish you sweet dreams through the night.

 

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This poem was written for a loving parent tucking a child into bed.

A member of SCBWI, Jane Resides has had articles published in Highlights, Once Upon a Time, and anthologies. Her poetry has been published by the West Chester Public Library, Ladybug, an anthology, and in the Pen & Ink. Highlights has also accepted short story of hers for publication. Jane is a member of The Chester County Children’s Writers, a critique group of SCBWI members who have enjoyed writing and critiquing together for more than fifteen years.