MY BABY!

By Shahnaz Hassan

My baby, my shadow

the smile, the blonde

the complexion without any compulsion

jolly, sing, and dance with the

moods of time

no lemony no lime

for others no dime

fair in justice

with the intentions

do, did, or done

she the gold of a ton

for her daddy

lovely, chirpy, giggly

a beautiful star that shines

into the breath of her parents

the pride, the honor

showered upon a few years back.

By Shahnaz Hassan