Endearments

I got six endearments in life as far as I could recall From my pre-school to a working staff of a school My uncles and aunts called me Darling in Kinder An apple of their eyes especially to my father My father gave me a small gold ring engraved, Darling I won family’s attention by declamation, dancing or singing When I was in grade school I was very sickly Despite frailness and vulnerability, I was still happy For speed recoveries my mom called me, Sunshine For I was born at sunrise, then finally I felt fine In high school, I was slim but still looking cute Some cousins called me Thumbelina - still soothe Cousin-boys carried all my stuffs while holding my hand “Let’s go Thumbel!”-caring gestures made me feel grand When I’ve grown older and found someone He called me, Sweetheart or Love -- so sweet and fun I turned into a busy beaver losing time with my love He surprised me with “Muffin”, so I quitted the job April 24, 2022 8.36am