DMC: "LuLu Bell" by Leane Gill

LULU BELL

My new sisters name?
Why, it's LuLu Bell.
No, that's really the cat,
but, be quiet, don't tell.

Things were going just fine
until she came along.
Now I hear Daddy sing Lulu
my favorite song.

What's this I feel?
Aw, she's squeezing my hand.
It’s tiny, so precious –
makes it tough to take a stand.

Guess I’ll learn to share
even my special toys.
And be kind, learn to care,
and create new loving joys.

I think I might like her –
this new person in my life.
That's causing such a rift
in my plan to cause strife.

Oh gee, she just looked at me!
right into my eyes.
Then she went and smiled,
and made me realize-

There is plenty of room
in my heart to show love.
We each are unique
and gifts from above.

She'll color my world,
and I'll color hers back.
I'll be by her side
even sharing my snack.

We'll share good times and bad
as we go through the years.
I'll laugh when she laughs
and dry any tears.

It's a good thing, I think,
this new sister of mine.
So, no worry for me-
We're each one of a kind.

© 2015 Leane Gill. All rights reserved.

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