Allanah Rae Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

My dear Allanah,
Great niece I love.
Forgive Uncle Larry,
For not knowing how to spell your name,
Right!
Well...
Most of your life.
Your parents are too creative!

And this poem tonight I write for you,
I'm hoping you and I remain close and tight!
Aiight?
Give me five!
Upside.
Down low.
Too slow!
Hahahaha...

Remember you had said to me,
'Wassup with this?
You can't write me a poem? '

Allanah,
I thought I did?

One day you too will grow older.
And hopefully me you will forgive.

Hmmm...
So what shall I say?
I always say you are great.
And that is true.
Although you get a little bored with school.
So did I.
Uncle Larry did too.
I loved math.
Even though I didn't understand it.
Until I earned a dollar!
Hollah...

Did you enjoy your trip to Florida?
I heard you had cried before boarding the plane.
That's strange.

My first trip I sipped on scotch,
Mixed with ginger ale.
I'm glad you are young.
So you can not do the same.
You will prevail as things change.

Tell your sisters T'Ana and Chi'Ann,
I am 'still' their biggest fan!
Since you know how nosy they are.

But 'you' Allanah 'is' my Star.
Or is that 'are'?

I love the way you dance and sing.
But whatever you choose to do,
I know you'll go far!
Like me you enjoy doing most everything.
Hey...
Why not become a psychiatrist?
And,
I'm not trying to say nothing else about it!

So here it is.
The poem I promised I would write.
And everyday I want you to say your prayers at night.

Remember your wishes and dreams can come true.
And also remember,
Uncle Larry loves you!
You are my 'Rae'.


Dedicated To:
My Great Niece Allanah Rae Pertillar