How Many Times?

This poem is dedicated to my parents, Bill and Debbie, who have given me almost anything I could have ever wanted. I love them very much and want to thank them for all their encouragement toward my poetry.

By Jessica

• How many times did you kiss me goodnight?
• How many times did you tuck me in tight?
• How many times did you carry me to bed?
• How many bedtime stories have you read?
• How many times did I wake you in fright?
• How many times did I keep you up all night?
• How many times did you watch me sleep?
• How many times did you lie awake and weep?
• How many times did you teach me to fly a kite?
• How many times did I learn to ride a bike?
• How many times did I beg for a pet?
• How many times did you say, 'Not yet'?
• How many times did we get in a fight?
• How many times were you right?
• How many times did I ask you why?
• How many times did I make you cry?
• How many times did you see a twinkle in my eye?
• How many times did you lie?
• How many times have you been proud?
• How many times did I make you scream aloud?
• How much money did I ask you for?
• How many times did I ask for more?
• How many times did you fix my hair?
• How many times did you show you care?

• How many times did you teach me to fish?
• How many times did we make a wish?
• How many times did we sing "Twinkle-twinkle-little-star"?
• How many times did I learn to drive a car?
• How many times does your little girl grow up?