Little Girl (for Emily)

How can you know love, litte girl?
When you can't decide
what socks to wear with that COOL shirt.
When what you look like
defines who you are.
When friendships depend on
what other people think.
How can you begin to comprehend, little girl?
That loving someone doesn't mean
having to, "GO ALL THE WAY".
That caring for someone doesn't mean
only for as long as they are popular.
That growing up takes longer than
a wink of your eye and a flick of your hair.

By:  Graci
copyright 2000 -- Lorrie Workman
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