i recall learning in school some years back about the different development stages of a child. the suitable toys and games for each age group. and of how they classified "peekaboo" as a theory of 'object permanence' if i didnt remember wrong. the young ones will think you have really 'disappeared', by closing their eyes, and 're-appeared' by opening their eyes. :)

reading this poem brought back really fond memories of the usual peekaboos that i played as a child. and even the times when i was at my paediatrics placements, how we played peekaboo with the little ones. and oh how they really love it. really, their indulgence in this simple game, and the pleasure they exude during the process, catches you in all amazement.

and you will feel young, and childlike all over again. :)

peekaboo with our dear Daddy in heaven. :)

PeekABoo

"Peek A Boo - I see You."

I overheard my neighbor's child."

Peek A Boo - I love You!"

I watched and listened for awhile.

The little girl skipped down the walk,

Humming as she moved.

From time to time, I'd see her stop,

And sing her childish tune.

"Peek A Boo - I see You."
Her sweet face looked so intent.
"Peek A Boo - I love You!"

Then down the path she went.

I saw her do this several times,

Poor, lonesome child, I thought.

She only has a nursery rhyme,

To go with her on her walk.

"Peek A Boo - I see You."

She did it then once more."

Peek A Boo - I love You!"

Then I scurried out my door.

I could not stand it any longer,

What did this child see?

I hurried up and caught her,

Hoping she'd explain to me.

"Peek A Boo - I see You."

Her face buried in some Daisies.

"Peek A Boo - I love You!"

Was this child crazy?

"Honey," I called out to her,"

What are You looking at?"

(I may have to tell her mother,

And I needed all the facts.)

She gave me a vacant stare.

And said, "There's nothing's wrong!

I see Lord Jesus everywhere,

That's why I sing my song."

"Mama says He's in the flowers,

And He's in the bushes and the trees.

And He's in rainbows and in showers,

And He's even in the breeze."

"I see Him everywhere I look,

And I like to tell Him so.

You see, He's not just in The Book,

He's everywhere I go."

"Peek A Boo - I see You."

I peeked into her precious face.

"Peek A Boo - I love You!"

Then I thanked God for such grace.

- Unknown