Counting

by Alessandra Longo
(New York City)

I can count the highest in my whole entire class
I can count all the cubbies
There are twelve
I can count the swings on the swing set
There are eight
I can count the fingers on my hands
There are ten
I can count the dolls in the doll corner
There are five
I can count the spots on my pet ladybug
There are seven
Count the stars, you say?
All of them?
Oh, no, not today
I’m busy today
Maybe tomorrow