Lady Elizabeth Poem by Susan Lacovara

Even the oceans are envious
Of her blue eyes
Endless like summer skies
On a perfect day
You could sink deep into
The beauty of her glance
And if by chance
You should see her dance
Like a snowflake that gracefully floats
Light with a bounce of breeze
She to do as she'll please
With her porcelain poise
And playful perspective
Now turns sixteen, yesterday's reflective
Romping through ritual rites of growing up
Her cup always full of wonder and wishes
Life ahead is luscious and long
And she belongs to the song of nature
Simple sweet songs she carries
In hands that will one day
Turn the world into a kinder place
Her face brings butterfly softness
To even the most gray of days
I think it right that she finds delight
In all the surroundings of sixteen