Belonging

A little girl was born many years ago

Being the tiny one in a circle of three she

Completed the family so that Husband and Wife became

Daddy and Mommy

Eventually--21 months later--the

Family grew again with twin girls born

Girls in abundance now

House was full and Mommy and Daddy were busy

Independance became the oldest girl's role

Joining her on her adventures was her imagination

Kept at home but feeling like an outsider

Looking in without a sense of belonging

Mommy and Daddy gave her a home and love

Nobody had much time for anything beyond the essentials

Only one was now a trio

Playing was done in a world for one even while it was

Quite interesting to watch the two

Revolving at the centre

Sister at the edges discovered

That school was a new place to be

Unexpected atmosphere with her own desk

Visiting other children

When not helping the teacher

eXciting new place to be

Yes--the world had expanded

Zany or zealous she could belong