Emmas Smile

Emma’s Smile He picked her up the other day And from the window, peeking out of the blinds, I watched them traipse down the driveway Practically skipping, arms around each other, Happiness bubbling from their feet, Somersault energy fuses them. At the bottom of the driveway On their way late for something They stopped for a few breath-beats And hugged anyway. Emma laid her head on his shoulder, Eyes closed as if in relief, He wrapped her tight around, too, and They fit. They stood still for some moments Holding close, One to the other, the same. Emma leaned back to tell him, then, Some funny little thing and She beamed. She smiled up at him with Truth and Youth and Trust and The sun smiled on her face In an accident of perfect light, putting Diamonds in her eyes and Reality in check and I knew then; My girl would know love.