Who Are You? - 08.19.09

I write this poem, I write it brand new,

I'm writing this poem all for you.

Sixteen and confused, full of wonder am I,

Wishing to know who you are, I heave a great sigh.

Will you have blue eyes or brown?

Red, blond, or brunette atop your crown?

Speaking with a whisper as calm as the nights sky,

Or are you rather a loud and spontaneous guy?

I will love you forever, will you love me too?

Be loyal, kind, sweet, and true?

When I'm sad and upset, will you hold me when I cry?

Will you take care of our family, help us get by?

Do I already know you and all that you do?

I have just one more question... who are you?

- Kimberly H. G. (16 years old)

Better Than Royalty - 06.14.09

A young girl only eighteen,

With a stunning beauty fit for a queen.

She is to marry soon,

A dark shadow sets over the room.

It's a betrothal here and now,

agreeing or not she'll be forced to bow.

Led down the aisle by the king,

A groom there with a ring.

A single tear falls down her cheek.

A strong heart made feeble and meek.

Her hand he took and then she knew,

Her final words would be "i do."

But then and there the rooster cooed,

And woke the girl her fears soothed.

At last she felt it in her heart,

Just a farm girl she played her part.

All her life a princess she dreamed to be,

Finally now her eyes could see,

Always happier would be her life,

Not of royalty and all its strife.

A young girl only eighteen,

With a strong heart and mind keen.

- Kimberly H. G. (16 years old)