Ode+To+Junior

Ode Gallery ==O de T o J u n i o r   == By: Jane F.

Wrapped away in the box Patiently awaiting its acknowledgment Sits a cute little doll, Remiding me of my brother Who is waiting to be loved. I open the paper nervously Hoping it’s a good present. When I see him, I just fill up with joy And I’m ready to love him. Eyes like a calm ocean. Staring at me waiting for a hug White and blue flowered onesie With a smile that lights up the world. Sitting there so flawless and small He is the one I love out of them all. I name him junior So he can be just like me, I bring him to my room To meet my family and friends. I just know they will love him. He is there for everything I do, Every soccer game, dance performance and tutoring lesson, I drag him along So I know I am safe with him Because I love him Every day when I come home from school, I rush through the door Just to make sure he is there. When I see him lying on my bed the same way I left him I pick him up and give him a bear hug. Because I know I love him I donate my stuffed animal to goodwill, But I pause when my mom asks "Are you going to give them Junior?" And I kindly respond, "How can you give away something you love this much?" I love him more than the world And I just know, deep inside He loves me too.