Growing Pains

Listen to me, Darling. Let a smile replace that frown. I will lengthen all your shirtsleeves, I will let your pant legs down. You complain that you feel awkward And you don't know what to do, With arms that are all elbows That are sprouting out from you. I have something here to show you In my winter garden room. Have you ever seen such beauty As this Amaryillis bloom? It was nothing much to look at Just a month or so ago, Until I gave it light and water And it started in to grow. I could see it add the inches Every day before my eyes And it gave no indication Of its wonderful surprise. If I hadn't known the end result, I might have thrown it out In those days when it was only A fast growing, lengthy sprout. You are going through a growth spurt That will only last a while. The charming woman you're unveiling Will bring back your lovely smile. Just know that as you're changing and Evolving hour by hour, You are growing into beauty Like my amaryllis flower.l By: Joyce won 7th place