Love made me Grow

A smile 

Like a drop of rain 

That splashes delicately 

Against my eyelash 

At 6 years old 

When puddles were oceans 

And rain was welcomed 

A kiss 

Like the first bite of a cookie 

That left crumbs 

Against my cheeks 

At 8 years old 

When cookies were gourmet 

And I only stole cookies 

A touch 

Like a warm summer day 

That wrapped around me like a blanket 

Against my skin 

At 10 years old

When outside was adventure 

And pleasure was riding bikes down hills 

3 words 

Like catching fireflies

That sparkled late at night 

Against the dark 

At 2 years old 

When fireflies were living stars 

And words were magic