Best Niece Poems
She Liked Butterflies
With a youthful spirit;
She laughed in the breeze.
Dancing in the wind;
Lighting on trees.
Golden haired child;
A laugh like sunshine.
Beautiful , free, and wild;
Artistically inclined.
One day she decided to fly away;
In a letter she said her good-byes.
When asked about her, I say;
She liked butterflies.
Her spirit now flutters free;
With her bright colored friends with wings.
Sometimes I think I can see;
Her… among life’s most beautiful things.
In the summer when the Monarchs return;
There is always one in the midst of the rest.
Where they gather together in the wild mountain ferns;
Who appears to me as an honored guest.
Then she flies away once more;
For she was never meant to stay.
Like she did many years before;
To return another summer day.
Darlene Doll Smith
among you and I and among us all
remains a feeling of shallow intoxication
that seems to play on and on and on in our respective heads
as everyone important to us has gone on to some beautiful destiny
I sit here amongst the caucasion sleeves of paper on the floor of my chamber
the numbness of the so called "art" on the radio
mommy, I have done it
as the winter approaches, we batten down ourselves for the impending darkness
snow ensconces the dull tundra of all the acres
understandably blundered by the wings of burden and shame
I toil with the literature of my past and the science of my future
I thought I found you at least a dozen times, but you weren't you
daddy, throw another log on the fire
is there mercy in this chaos and this uncertainty?
will I ever retain escape velocity and leave this earth?
I must leave this place and find sanctity elsewhere
no doctor revive me, no professional conversationalists, please.
mommy, daddy, take me home.
the shoreline thunders, with the red clay -- imitating dover
I stare down at the mercurial wash of the crushing tides
special sequins rain down into the fundy sea below
I shall wake the wight inside of me
and destroy the pain inside of thee.
mommy, daddy -- rape the teeth from within my head
to paint a better picture of the son you thought you knew
brother, I miss you and your insolent charm.
but little monster, I think I will stay for you.
May you fall, so you may rise
May your horizons surpass your skies
May your future fill your eyes
May you make mistakes that make you wise
May your laughs outnumber your cries
May you wear your beauty, undisguised
May you stumble, so you may sympathize
May love take you by surprise
May you catch the light of fireflies
May your dreams flower to full size
May you hear your song - and harmonize.
10/10/18
The summer days were hot, We cooked crabs in the big metal pot. Then baking the best creamy chocolate cupcakes, With tons of wonderful coconut flakes. Off to the park to eat we must go, Oh please do not say no. I long for the days of old, The days when we could both be bold. The days when my Aunt, Was hugged and told. I love you forever and ever, That could have knocked her over like a heavenly feather.
7/8/2019
*A POEM FOR MY BELOVED NEICE*
I REMEMBER THE FIRST DAY I SAW YOU AND HELD
YOU IN MY ARMS
YOU WERE SO GENTLE, PRETTY, AND CALM
I REMEMBER THE DAY YOUR FATHER AND I GAVE YOU THE NAME “REE REE”
I NEVER KNEW TODAY YOU WOULD’NT BE ABLE
TO SEE ME
I HAD BIG PLANS FOR MY NEICE AND I
BUT I NEVER KNEW HER PLAN WAS TO MAKE
ME CRY
MY BABY RHIANNA YOU’RE GONE FROM MY SIGHT BUT NEVER FROM MY MINDI
PROMISE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BROTHER AND YOUR PARENTS
THEY WILL BE FINE
MY BABY MEMORIES OF YOU ARE HER E TO STAY
WE LOVE YOU “REE-REE”, I WILL SEE YOU IN
HEAVEN SOME DAY
Little girl at six years old,
She's having problems with herself.
She looks at the ground and says she's fine,
But you can tell she's hurting when she can't even look in the eye
Of someone else.
Little girl don't you get tired,
Of staring at your feet?
You're beautiful and I admire,
How you stay so strong each & every day of the week.
Though fists and violence bring the past its just too much to bare,
Make you flench and soon you feel you wanna give up
All that you have left to spare.
Though hurtful words make your
Heart shatter.
You somehow manage to get through the rough,
When my day goes bad and i need some sunshine,
Your smile is always more than enough.
I don't wanna cry,
But I see beyond your mask,
I see the pain you hide inside.
I don't wanna cry,
Cuz I should be the one wiping tears from your eyes.
So here wil be no tears,
Escaping from my eyes.
I'm imprisoned with the sound of your voice,
Young and brave with a broken heart,
You want to be happy but they never gave you the choice.
Though pills and drugs are all you see,
You keep yourself away.
You don't wanna go down mommys path,
But truthfully you just want her to find your path and stay.
Little girl i bet you didn't know,
That I went through the same.
And when I look back at me,
I see you in a way.
And it's okay to cry,
I'll be there to dry ever tear from your eyes.
You don't have to hide,
I know the pain you feel inside.
And I promise I'll be your crutch,
Until you can walk on your own.
I'll be the arms wrapped around you,
If ever you were to fall.
And I promise,
You'll never be alone.
Little girl don't you get tired,
Of staring at your feet?
Open your pretty eyes and admire,
The beautiful world around you,
That before you didn't see.
such innocent beauty is yours
my tender, fragile soul
the light in your eyes
reflecting the true loveliness
deep within that does arise
your smile my dear
captivates the heart
as you lie in my arms so near
a true work of art ?
My Nice Niece
My favorite nice niece is an eminent engineer,
generous, genial and admirable by behavior.
My nice niece appeared with splendid spirits.
Costly diamond ring reflected rays as gem emits.
I had to appreciate orange dots on her golden gown.
We both visited posh restaurant in the town.
I chose menu and she put the order.
With merriment and delight day was over.
My nice niece embraced me and left.
I stood beside the iris tree at the gate.
Her visit resembled a sparkling iota of sudden joy.
I got the opportune to play with a precious toy.
At night I caught my nice niece in my dream.
Absurd irritable happenings came up, I had to scream.
A cat with kink of rope on neck was chasing me on floor
I yelled and heard my maid to knock ‘Kindly open the door.’
07/07/16
Contest 228 any form-theme max 6 lines by Brian Strand
You were the first to make me an aunt
That's why I hold you so close to my heart
Your the light that brightens my world
Nothing can break us apart
As I held you for the first time
With your little fingers wrapped around mine
All the joy and happiness came upon me
Which at the time was hard to find
From slippers to sneakers
From onesies to jeans
You've grown from a little princess to beautiful queen
As I continue to watch you grow
I also grow to
From the lost young girl
To the mature aunt I continue to be to you
So know I'm always here for you
I'll never be out of reach
Happy 8th birthday to my beautiful and intelligent niece
Sweet little girl who snuck upon her mom
without plans already in place to meet,
you’re a tiny hero, a bitter balm
for the wound that left an empty car seat.
A routine visit that ended in tears,
and an operation for the next week.
My sister’s truth was a mother’s worst fear,
never to hold her babe, to stroke her cheek.
After the grim appointment, her eyes glazed
her heart rate jumped high, and her fever raised.
Illness would have stolen her, but for fate.
You had asked a favor at heaven’s gate.
Thank you for saving my sister, sweet one.
I wish though, it didn’t mean your life was done.
11/3/12
I am many things
I am everything
I am a daughter
I am a sister
I am a niece
I am the baby
I am the friend
I am the fan girl
I am me
There is nothing I could be better
Nothing the world wants me to be
I am just me
I am me
Bubbly with laughter and beautiful as turtledoves
Running ever faster
But only fast enough to catch
My love
Let her live a happy eternity
Hardships be lost
Any cost for her is never too much
For me
Her smile is my greatest treasure
No tears allowed
When Aunty Reecie is around to
Stay forever.
~Reecie
P.S. It's meant to be read as a loop so each stanza connects to the one before and so the final line of each is not only an ending but a begining to the next part. This poem never ends, essentially, because my love for her will never end.
Spun gold skies and water
Bring back memories of home
My Florida sunsets
She is gone,
She is no more,
She is gone,
Now life’s a bore.
She was so young,
Her life not long,
The pain it stung,
And now she’s gone.
She will never,
She my face,
My heart feels,
So out of place.
She was a child,
Born but not raised,
She was like an idol,
No one got to praise.
I held her once,
Inside my hands,
I could see,
That she was as planned.
She had the cutest,
Most precious smile,
Heartache will hold,
Me down awhile.
I missed her funeral,
Didn’t see her buried,
It happened to fast,
It wasn’t fair.
I never got,
To say goodbye,
And I held back,
Tears when she died.
But now there is,
No reason to fight,
The pain and tears,
I’ve seen the light.
She will never,
Hurt again,
She was my family,
She was my friend,
But now...She Is Gone.
I will not accept that you’ve turned 16; it cannot be
How is it possible this is the same girl I used to bounce on my knee?
So full of smiles, but at times you were extremely serious.
You weren’t afraid to investigate those things that you found curious.
You grew up so fast. I just can’t believe where the time has gone.
Being a teenager isn’t easy, but I’m confident that you will be strong.
Stay true to your values and don’t ever be swayed
Your hopes, dreams, and convictions, don’t ever trade
Life experiences will build you into the person you are meant to be
Never doubt those gut feelings you get, as your intuition will help you truly see
Your path is already laid out
Just listen to your heart and have no doubts
Enjoy every minute of your journey, without looking too far ahead
Accept that you will make mistakes and go in another direction instead
Don’t worry, you’ll find the path again
And your family and friends will always be there to lend a hand
I’m so proud of the young woman you’ve grown into
Remember to keep those dear to you close, as your life’s adventures continue.