This little one with words

This little one wants to offer you words
Words strung together like a candy necklace
That you can hang and wear and chew
With shaken hands, this little one will present it to you

I like words this little one whispered
Like an ancient secret to be kept close
How do you mean, little one
Words are free, silly
Costs nothing yet it means everything, this little one reminded you

Like I love you, the little one said

Or you're beautiful
You say it and it takes nothing but means everything
Just don’t wait till it’s too late
An earnest smile, this little one winked