F.I.V.E

"Is it my birthday tomorrow?"
the first words this morning
"Yesss !!!" she exclaims, seeing me smile.
"Its the last day I am FOUR"

Did you see it ? Did you see ?
I didn't for sure
How these years
just crept up upon me.

I feel happy yet cheated,
of time that I am owed
fighting battles
that I have long conceded

But then, such is life
and so the story goes
I looked away for a second
And she is turning FIVE

Dear Ponyo,
May you always and forever be the star that you are today. Less diva would be nice, but we would love you the same anyway !
Love,
Amma