Unconditional Love

Like the sun lights up the sky, A little girl when she was born, She snuggled right into our hearts With heaven's sparkle in Her eyes stole her papa's heart. He became her nanny and cradled Her to sleep, there was no bed Comfortable enough, but only in his loving arms Until it was time for him to leave. He was "mama" until she was two. He would try to correct her; "No, Papa." She'd say, Mama with a smile. He nourished her little mind with Nursery rhymes and songs. He taught her Math, English, and Spelling. Taught her to ride her first tricycle, To hold a baseball bat And keep her eyes on the ball. To kick and pass a soccer ball back and forth, He cheered the loudest when she outran the boys. Love between both of them unconditional. She's now thirteen, with a smile that beams like sunshine And eyes like stardust glistening, our greatest joys; A garden scent where mums and sunflowers flow. Having outgrew grandpa, it was grandmas turn; Grandpa encouraged. Her extra sunshine, giggles, laughter, and happiness That come from deep inside when we shop For party dresses, make-up, and Once in a while a bookstore. A photo-shoot on a footbridge or garden, Lunches at Olive Garden or Gringo's for Mexican food, And ice cold-fruity slushy drinks before going home. She would text and still does to say, You and grandpa or the best grandparents ever. This little girl that that lights up the sky rules our hearts. 11/11/2019