my little artist
(not so little anymore)
always new designs
creating Christmas
from the tree to ornaments
all hand-made with love
Even Kitty Creates Art
childhood
Senior Year Milestone One
dream school acceptance
in the midst of this nightmare
that’s 2020
what next, i wonder?
how will we survive all this
with all that we face?
the box comes early
before breath has settled us
into this next step
Quarantine Scenario #437
hidden behind mask
is my sixteen-year-old girl
(her pandemic grin)
i hope to win her
with walks, drives, conversations
just like the old days
Opposing Views
lovely innocence
found in the curious eyes
of a young child
now masked by sorrow
even with her birthday gift
her eyes say it all
Sweet Sixteen in a Bittersweet Year
the day starts with tests
to secure her friends’ safety
in this COVID year
negative is good
whoever thought it’d be good
to be negative?
and so, she smiles
and we blow up the balloons
(losing one to wind)
and the four friends come
and she’s happy for just a day
of this lonely life
Cherish Them
these fleeting moments
shared with a stencil of love
between my daughters
Hallowed
working for love
(sometimes it doesn’t pay back)
but we always try
Teen Life
some glow before snow
our weekend wrapped in moments
without argument
Flight Plan
possibilities
rest in moments we strive for,
moments we drive for
National Daughters’ Day
they are my world
even if they hate me now
(these teen years will pass)
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