Lillian

When I see her in my head

Hair in bun

Neatly done,

When I see her in real life

Hair cut short

All for naught

 

When I see her in my head

Smiling eyes

Making Pies

When I see her in real life

Wrinkles stand

Makes me mad

 

When I see her in my head

Nibble fingers

Music lingers

When I see her in real life

Clumsy toes

Add to her woes

 

When I see her in my head

Hugs surround

Laughter sounds

When I see her in real life

She’s almost dead

She’s almost dead