At
First, she
Thought too much
About other’s
Opinions of her
It meant the world to
Be liked in spite of flaws
Then, one day, she realized
Everyone had flaws of their own
There was plenty to like about them
She learned how not to care what other’s thought
©2019 Annette Rochelle Aben
Lackadaisical
Attitude towards the new job
Was not received well
©2019 Annette Rochelle Aben
The
Neighbors
Locked their doors
They could feel the
Disturbance growing
Children everywhere froze
Staring at their plates blankly
It was a fate far worse than death
Strapped in high chairs, there was no escape
Mothers made them eat their vegetables
©2019 Annette Rochelle Aben
When
You were
A small child
What were your dreams
Were you encouraged
To seek them at all costs
To believe in their power
And to rejoice in the magic
Of possibilities tremendous
And so you opened your heart to receive
Good for you and good for the world at large
For it is your example that proves
We can have our heart’s desires
By nurturing tiny seeds
Placing our faith in love
All because of you
Who had some dreams
When you were
A small
Child
©2019 Annette Rochelle Aben
Oh, young men
Can be immature
All alone
Around girls
Awkward, their introductions
Hope for second chance
©2019 Annette Rochelle Aben
Faces glazed over
When she came into the room
With her diamond smile
She, a radiant beauty
Women elbowed their husbands
©2018 Annette Rochelle Aben
Raise a little hell
Never be a statistic
Give ‘em a good show
Watch their eyes widen in shock
Beat the drum and take a bow
©2018 Annette Rochelle Aben
