My beautiful little niece with sparkle in her eyes,
You always looked to me to answer your whys.
When you were very small I put your hair in ringlets,
With lovely colored and enchanting barrettes.
Your favorite time of year of course was Christmas.
When the families would gather and wait for Santa Claus.
At that time you were the our only little girl,
You looked so beautiful with your dainty curls.
With sly look, wink and giggling with glee,
You would open your special present from me.
I remember how you ran into my arms happily.
Shouting "Thank you, I love you my auntie."
Time has passed and you have grown.
With dear children of your own,
A beautiful little girl who looks like you
And a handsome young man too.
© Carol G Oliver
For my dear niece Lauri
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