The Twig by Geneva Callegari

Tiny trusting fingers
Innocent eyes
Smiles of delight
Shrieks of surprise

Deep concentration
Learning to tie
Trying to be brave
Trying not to cry

Disappointment
Disbelief
Mothers arms
Sweet relief

Christmas magic
Santa’s beard
Overcoming
Childhood fear

The first friend
Learning to share
Treasured possessions
Learning to care

The first heartbreak
Lost hope
Bouncing back
Learning to cope

With life’s complexity
Innocence fading
Carrying on
Undaunted expectancy

In the year of the child