I’ll miss the mornings
I spent
Running down the stairs,
Almost tripping over your shirt-
But it fit me like a dress.
The sun barely out,
But that’s just the way we liked it.
I would sit down
And wait for my cup of
Hot chocolate.
You drank coffee-
But it was only for adults.
You said it would stunt my growth.
I wanted to be as tall as you,
So I didn’t mind.
As our cups would grow empty
With each sip,
You’d come over
And kiss me on the forehead.
“Till next time princess,”
You’d say.
I’ll miss the afternoons
I spent
Waiting for you to get home,
Because I drew a picture of us.
When you’d walk through the door,
I would run up and hug you.
You’d pick me up,
Spinning me around-
Making me feel on top of the world.
You’d plop me on the couch,
And when I showed you the picture
You’d smile
And tell me how great it was.
Even it was the same picture
As every other day.
Then you’d walk over to the fridge,
And pin it to the door with the rest.
But you would have to leave for a meeting soon.
You’d come over to me
And kiss me on the forehead.
“Till next time princess,”
You’d say.
I’ll miss the nights
I spent
Waiting for you to tuck me in,
For the hundredth time.
You’d come into my room
Knowing what would happen.
I’d ask you to tell me a story,
But not just any story.
One about a princess.
You’d gladly tell the story
Of a princess.
One with
the most
beautiful brown eyes,
That made the strongest man cry.
One with
The prettiest blonde hair,
That turned golden in the sun.
You named her Shelby,
An she would find a prince one day,
Who treated her like a queen.
She’d live a long happy life
with this
prince,
And her mom and dad by her side.
Then when you thought I was asleep,
You’d kiss me on the forehead.
“Till next time princess,”
You’d say.
I’ll miss the memories
I got to share with you.
I’ll miss your warm smile.
I’ll miss the way you sang to me.
I’ll miss the long car rides
with you.
I’ll miss your cheesy jokes
That always made me laugh.
I’ll miss you protecting me
From my mean brothers.
I’ll miss you.
I’ll miss my friend.
I’ll miss my dad.
“Till next time dad,”
I say kissing your forehead.
