so you stood in the moonlight just listening / to their breathing
-- Speaker (Lines 5-6)

Importance: While the first two couplets of this poem describe action, this couplet shifts into a moment of stillness. The poet makes a point of refraining from internality or subjectivity; there is no mention of what the speaker is thinking or feeling in this moment. However, the simplicity and gentleness of the action illuminates the speaker’s intention and experience.

and that you can do the voices / of Pooh and Piglet especially well
-- Speaker (Lines 13-14)

Importance: This reference to Winnie the Pooh and his best friend is timeless and will resonate with parents worldwide. The offhand observation communicates a much larger picture: the speaker tells their children stories, and adds a theatrical element to bring those stories to life. Line 14 also uses the alliterative names and the repeated L sounds to create a sense of cohesive rhythm.

(and others too many to mention...
-- Speaker (Line 20)