Inside I Am Three Poem by Josephine Dunn

On the outside I am big,
I can tie my shoes with bows,
Put on my own raincoat
And even blow my nose.
But when I’ve built my towers
Of ivory and glass,
Won nearly all the races
By running really fast,
Rescued fairy princesses
From dragons fierce & fiery,
Climbed up and down the beanstalk
Now I’m feeling rather weary.
I seek the safety of your lap
Your warm arms close around me,
The comfort of your love, because
On the inside – I am three.


Josephine Dunn - 8th September 2009