Little eyes little eyes <br />View the world today <br />Make a joyful noise and spy <br />On strangers around delay <br />Little hands little arms <br />Spread so wide to gain the world at once <br />Take her wealth by storm <br />Before we count your bounce <br />Little lips little lips <br />Parted to quest for meal <br />And let mother know your tips <br />Until your daily hunger heal <br />Little feet little feet <br />Kicking away discomfort <br />And fight for your childhood right <br />That find your whereabout <br />Little bed little bed <br />Designed in mothers enduring back <br />Take all your play and sleep beside <br />Till your rent is due and pack<br /><br />George Egba<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/childhood-150/
