Green by Alex Craggs

I love to have a bubble bath,
To get all nice and clean.
But then my brother has one next…
And turns it green!

I love to eat a slice of cheese,
A taste I find supreme.
But then my brother cuts a piece…
And turns it green!

I love to watch the butterfly,
Just flutter by a scene.
But then my brother breathes on it…
And turns it green!

I love to wear a pretty dress,
And look just like The Queen.
But then my brother touches it…
And turns it green!

I love to watch my small tree grow,
It dies, I cry, “Life’s mean!”
But then my brother waters it…
And turns it green!

WELL…

I wasn’t expecting that!

Now…

I love my brother even though,
he smells like a sardine.
But when I give him a big hug…
He turns ME green!

PLUS!

I grew this stunning extra eye…
And pretty button nose!

Poem ©2012 Alex Craggs
Image ©2012 Kate Pankhurst