There is always a moment when you can steal away and be a child again.

KiddyTimes. SillyRhymes.

Bruisedknees. Stingybees.
Pinkyswears. Truthordares.
Jellysnacks. Muddytracks.
Paintspatter. Noisychatter.
Puddlesplashes. Milkmoustaches.
Bottledbugs. Paintingmugs.
Noodleslurp. Mealyburp.
Smellyfeet. Kissessweet.
Mommysnuggle. Doggycuddle.
Treasuremaps. Afternoonnaps.
Twiddletoes. Picknose.
Insectbites. Brotherfights.
Wormscanned. Neverland.
Bedtimestories. Tinyworries.
Flyingdreams. Lickingcream.
Messynaughty. Runninghappy.
Kiddytimes. Sillyrhymes.

(Three years have gone by since I wrote this poem. And it still makes me smile every time I read it.)