Sparkly girl

You run inside with shining eyes
petals in your hands,
thrusting them towards me
like precious jewels,
with words of kindness
lightening my tired heart.

My sparkly, sparkly girl
If God wills it,
you'll grow and change-
Your chubby cheeks will thin,
you'll feel the grate of circumstance.

But don't let your eyes fade.
Shine your smile
like a Spring full of petals.
And let your kind words
soften wrinkled faces
forever.