Zero—
quiet, eyes taking it all in.
One—
beginning to babble,
forming a thicker skin.
Two—
topsy-turvy, getting in trouble,
but developing a taste.
Three—
starting to understand
just what humans waste.
Four—
sassing, not behaving that much.
Ready to munch.
Five—
schooling, getting in line,
finding out what's in mind.
Six—
circling, making circles,
learning to devise.
Seven—
listening, hearing,
knowing who should be fearing.
Eight—
collecting.
protecting.
directing.
Everyone, be afraid.