Hug my Bones
By Diane Garns
Art by James Rhinehelder
My granny always says to me,
“I love to hug your bones.”
She wraps her arms around me tight,
Despite my moans and groans.

Then Grandpa comes to count my ribs;
I should have twenty-four.
He says I’m just a little short;
He’s got to find one more.

The search goes up one wiggling side,
And down again, you see.
The counting never seems to stop
’Cause Grandpa’s tickling me.

I love to go to Gramp and Gran’s.
It’s always great fun when
They hug my bones and count my ribs.
Can’t wait to go again!
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