Ramona just lost
her very first tooth
In the midst of a whine
the thing just broke looth.
She looked up at me.
So shocking! Amazed!
And onto this treasure
she focused her gaze.
I asked her big sister
what the tooth fairy pays.
Is that going rate still
a dollar these days?
As I write this, she's sleeping
still one dollar poorer
But on her awaking
She'll find that she's surer
Of magical visits
And sprites bearing money,
of holes in the mouth
that will make you talk funny.
It's wondrous, you know
how the simplest stuff
can feel iridescent.
Can feel like enough.
The Poetry Friday round up this week is at Mommy's Favorite Children's Books.
As the parent of a toothless 6 yr old, tell Ramona that we welcome her into the club. :)
ReplyDeleteThe poem is priceless. Annie smiled her gap at me as I read it. Priceless!
What a wonderful little poem! So playful and fun. Well done, Karen!
ReplyDeleteYes it is wonderful! I really like this poem bringing back the magic of that age.
ReplyDeleteLove this poem... so whimsical. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLol, adorable poem. Especially loved the last two lines.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Ramona!
Life's wondrous indeed,
ReplyDeleteand I feel that you've written
A verse from the heart.
I feel I'm smitten.
Really wonderful - love the lithp in the poem. You rock.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect Karen!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this, Karen. Bravo!!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, Karen, so sweet and creative!
ReplyDeleteO happy day for Ramona,
O bittersweet one for her mama.