Wildfire

Strawberry curls and a twinkle in her eyes
She climbs, fearless enough to stare a lion down
and battle vipers,
she waves her arms and jumps in the air
with a confidence few can match
she's going to be a dancer, they say
Smile bright with a stubborn defiance
she follows the chords with
the best precision she can muster,
lips open in an "O"
she releases sweet music
to a tired kitchen audience
she's going to be a singer, they say
Restless, she pushes the blankets away
and calls for her babies,
holding them close with a fierce love,
passion afire in her soul
she giggles at a touch
throws herself into each emotion
to taste it,
she's going to be a wildfire, they say
Wrapped in blankets she
rubs sleepy eyes,
trying to fight the dreams away
and I kiss her cheek,
whisper in her ear
that sleep is only another adventure
before the morning sun
calls her awake
and she smiles sweet,
kisses me back
She's already my angel, I say