An Ode to Emma

Cocooned in Christmas
Feather-light snowflake fairy blanket above
Smooth, dotted green comforter below
A warm, homemade cave

Cold wet day at home in the wood
Easter after the rain brings a olfactory freshness
Muddled green and blue fingers hold the basket
Muddled green and blue eggs, a source of simple pride

Hazel eyes afloat in sea of pink
Face, hat, coat all reflect the snow
Reflecting in the amazed eyes

Giddy and giggling
Sharing the bride's white dress
Handfulls taken in nervousness

Confidants in cashmere
Cousins colluding

Manifesting personality
A unique individual

No child

A person, actual and whole