to my monkey

we sing and dance
and you giggle with joy
you kick your legs
and shake your hands

happy
loving
simple
trusting

but you are not mine
you are someone elses

i give you a bottle
you wrap your tiny little hand
around my finger
and squeeze

you fall asleep
while you are in my arms
i gently place you
in the swing

turn on some music
and watch you for a while
a yawn
your little eyelids flutter

but you are not mine
you are someone elses

i hear a little cry
you see me and smile
two teeth peek out
wait to be picked up

i snuggle you
and tickle you
and we both laugh
we go outside and see birds

but then the day is over
the clock strikes 5
a knock on the door
and i remember

because you are not mine
you are someone elses

your mommy comes
and she kisses you
she missed you so much
and takes you home

and i go home alone
with no one
and you are at home
with your mommy

i am not your mommy
and when i stop watching you
you wont remember me
just like all the other kids

because you are not mine
you are someone elses