Ode to Lincoln

I am Lincoln.

I eat with my fingers

I play with water bottles

I am fascinated by objects others call ordinary

I steal momma's cutting board

And use it for a cane

I give hugs

And knee kisses

I hold the phone backwards to my ear and say hello

I act shy to strangers

Then wave to them as they leave

I line things up

My mommy and daddy love me more than life

Because they prayed and suffered for my existence

I can turn a bad day into a good day by sharing giggles

I prefer no shoes

I like bubbles

I take showers

I have a sweet tooth

And I love fruit

And milk

I drink from a straw like a big boy

I might be a big brother some day

If it's God's plan

I love Sunday School

Alvin and the chipmunks cracks me up

I have a temper

I wish my dog would play with me

Sometimes I lay in his bed

It's cozy

I like to push buttons

I see all of my grandparents nearly every day

I am special-

My mommy said so.