always three more

how many more?
pushups, mice, loads of firewood
minutes on the timer, pages, years
and the answer, always three more

in threes because we are good Christians,
as Kristen would say,
for Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
cheek kisses, raps, the tapping spoon

children, days, shamrocks,
the beers I put down with you,
hours 'til home, three more exits
thrice more round the turntable

how long, O Lord.