Princess Violetta
twirls in chiffon skirts
shimmering and shimmying,
tiara crowning chestnut
brown tresses that frame
cotton candy pink cheeks,
black eyes full of life,
strawberry and cream lips.
Princess Violetta
takes her tea in the parlor,
a myriad of pastel unicorns
ready to share her afternoon ritual.
Princess Violetta
grabs a huge hunk of a teddy bear
and pretends to tango.
"Your lips like a red red rose"
(she rolls her "R"s)...
"Come let us dance the night away
and drink champagne under the stars."
Princess Violetta
collapses on the floor
giggling and squealing,
her tiara askew and
bare feet wiggling.
Princess Violetta
rummages through her purse
and her secret stash of candy,
sugar-coated neccesities
and bubble gum dreams.
Princess Violetta
twirls through the kitchen
singing songs of innocence,
her cheeks glowing,
and her smile contagious.
Laugh and dream, Princess Violetta,
in your brand new Easter dress!
Childhood dreams too quickly
become grown-up ones
and vanish after
morning's first cup of coffee.
Giggle, Princess, giggle!
Childhood was never meant
for worries.
