She
Sits with
The geese on
The porch and talks
About this and that
Their ever-changing frocks
Their seasonal weather hats
She points out the clouds in the sky
How sometimes they’re shaped like giant bears
They are kind enough to listen to her
©2023 Annette Rochelle Aben
They’re shaking in their boots
Those wide-eyed little cats
Cause Shery bought some hats
For them to wear
Now, she sees it proper
That they dress up you see
For cookies served with tea
Tablecloth pressed
You never know what’s next
With happy little girls
If they like gloves and pearls
Quick, run and hide
©2022 Annette Rochelle Aben
Riley and Jasmine wink
No one’s supposed to know
Just where they like to go
Secret clubhouse
A blanket and their dolls
Where they can be all-day
To dress up as they play
Snack for later
The space between their house
The neighbor on the right
Still in their parent’s sight
No boys allowed
©2021 Annette Rochelle Aben
She announced
She had a new name
Fiona
Call her please
After all, she’d been Mary
Five years already
©2019 Annette Rochelle Aben
Choose the right color
For the five-year old girl’s nails
Delicate shell pink
©2017 Annette Rochelle Aben
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