Precious, Precocious, Lyric
Running, rushing, reaching up, giggling & smiling like- an angel
Pushing her love in, touching every nook & cranny of my heart
 Eyes lighting up like- fireflies sweeping through dark night
Clinging, holding on, wrapping chubby arms around my legs
 Refusing, daring even mommy- to separate us/pull us apart
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Two years ago, a tiny infant- soft, soft, skin/ baby face pressing against
My breast- baby oil & baby powder, intermingling like dancers
Drooping eye lids, tiny head falling, jerking up, falling again
Dismissing sleep without her music-video music/ only Bruno Mars
Playing piano & singing her favorite song “When I Was Your Man.”
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Lyric- sitting like a princess, surrounded by balloons-crown on her
Head -eyes roaming /birthday cake, party favors, lots of kids with presents
 Eyes sparkling, smiling wider than ever. Singing, “Happy Birthday to me.”
Blowing out candles with unwanted help, opening presents, playing games
Giggling, watching, examining, counting people around the table
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There’s a message on my answering machine I can’t erase: Lyric giggles,Â
“Hi Grandma!” making lengthy conversation only I can understand, enveloped in laughter& intonations. Wise beyond her age, transporting love into every corner of  my Heart forever…  Â
By Cassandra Smith
