Her

Thirteen Ways to Describe Her

 

I.

A smile, a laugh

Cheeks chubby like marshmallows

This is her when she’s happy.

 

II.

A melody echoes

A joke that knocks

This is her when she’s silly.

 

III.

Gale force winds

A down pour rain

This is her when she’s grumpy.

 

IV.

A crash and a rumble

Excitement in her screech

This is her when she’s having fun.

 

V.

Pink and frilly

Tippy toes and tiaras

This is her as a ballerina.

 

VI.

Lost and lonely

A stuffed friend not found

This is her sad.

 

VII.

A sweet one

A sweet heart

This is her when she’s sweet.

 

VIII.

Blush and eye shadow

A fear to be had

This is her growing up.

 

IX.

Feisty and strong

Outspoken and loud

This is her strength.

 

X.

Rolling like the sea

Her soft whispers come to a silence

This is her sleeping.

 

XI.

Small arms stretch

A big heart swells

This is her when she hugs me.

 

XII.

Ready or not

Here she comes

This is her and her sister

 

XIII

I heart you

You heart me

This is her loved by her mommy.