Munchkin Princess

for my niece

Pretty pajama princess

so innocent and sweet

you captivate and charm

every person that you meet…..

 

The little twinkle in your eyes

sparkles straight to the core

the love you give so freely

I’ve never known before…..

 

Secrets shared in bursts of giggles

you’ll look at me and say

Aunt April, which one of the princesses

shall we pretend to be today?

 

Sparkly tiaras and painted toes

singing silly songs with delight

we’ll dance to our own made up tunes

then snuggle through the night…...

 

Your kisses soothing magic

flutter like angel’s wings

carried by a heart so pure

sweet, young sassy thing…..

 

My petite little munchkin

so giving and carefree

my universe a better place

cuz you’re the world to me…….

 

Author's Note

click play to hear me reciting, if you dare :)

Reviews

[kublakhan27]

Impossible to read (and not listen to) and not smile...this is such a delightful little piece April...well actually it's not little, it's a gorgeously-crafted work that is as gentle as a lullaby...it totally fits your style...your two most unmistakable trademarks are alliteration and flow, and they really drive home the sweetness and innocence in this one...actually I would add your knack for rhyme to that list now too, which gets better with every poem...if your heart is not warmed by this piece, you don't have one...dreadfully cute yet astoundingly captivating...another winner my friend :)

[AprilRN1210]

what a lovely, delightful review Steve!! you have just made my heart smile!! Thank you so much... awwww, my "trademarks" eh?... am I getting that predictable?? I sure hope not :(
I am tickled you enjoyed this one...

[kublakhan27]

Haha There is absolutely nothing wrong with trademarks...people cringe when I tell them they have trademarks, I don't know why...I think every writer needs one at least...they define us and our work, and make us unique...funny thing is, I don't think I have any myself...if I do, they are not obvious to me haha ;P

[Pushkar Prabhat]

so sweet and adorable..........!
loved it!
she must have gone crazy and i am sure that she keeps on singing this all day!
:)

[AprilRN1210]

yes, she did enjoy this.. thank you so much, my friend.. I am glad that you liked it.. :)

[Sophy Freebirds]

Aww!! So sweey of you girl to write this cute li'l poem for the sweet princess. I have a niece of my own and i totally, utterly and completely adore her. As you mentioned in the last line that your presence is what makes my life worth living. I simply loved it girl. I have gone through your all style of writing which proves that you are versatile ;) ★hugs★

~Sophy

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much girl.. I try to challenge my self and try different things.. I am tickled you enjoyed this one.. ((hugs)) back at ya!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i can't get the reciting to come up...but this is adorable...how did she react when you read it to her?

[AprilRN1210]

well, I don't know, Jacob... here is the direct link for it, if you are interested..
https://soundcloud.com/aprilrn1210/munchkin-princess
might be the computer, I don't know if you can listen on a phone or ipad...
and thank you...
she was tickled and giggled... she and I write together sometimes.. and draw our own illustrations for stories which is something that she loves doing.. she always enjoys my silly little scribbles.. she, of course, asked me to draw her a picture to go with it... so that is what I have been doing... I am glad you enjoyed:)

[Ashira Macy]

Can I get an "AAAAAWWWWWWWWWWW"?! This was so sweet. I have a lot of little cousins who I feel this way about, but I would really just love to have a niece to cuddle and treasure and play dress up with. One of my best friends just had a baby boy, so I have a nephew at least, but I don't know if my little brother will ever have kids (he claims to hate them...) Anyway, this gave me the warm fuzzies, thank you so much for sharing it!

[AprilRN1210]

haha! I heard that wayyyyyy over here!!! THANK YOU ma'am... I am glad you enjoyed and yes, she is so much fun...

[Ashira Macy]

Haha, my voice tends to carry I guess. My family is always telling me to simmer down. =P

[AprilRN1210]

yea, I am restricted on caffeine intake at work and here because I get hyper... funny:)

[Ashira Macy]

Haha, I guess that could be problematic as a nurse. =P

[Jennie Baron]

All I can say is aww, how absolutely adorable. One of my faves.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much.. I am tickled that you enjoyed this one.. It is showing my soft, silly, girlie side... I appreciate your time and comments :)

[Mark]

April :) another fav added to my library, reminds me sooooo much of my daughter and our dress-up games, I'm going to play this for her on our next daddy daughter night:) she will LOVE it too,

though i will be more careful next time... I somehow bumped the sound recording all started playing one after the other, then Naughty Girl' came on... (see what I'm saying;)

So thank you April, for the writing and then the reciting of this poem :)

[AprilRN1210]

ha.. I wouldn't recommend playing that for her, no... too funny... thank you for this sweet, encouraging review.. I am glad that you enjoyed and it brings happy thoughts and memories..

[Mark]

Just played for my kids :) they really loved it and cait wants to leave a review (spent quite some time explaining what all the writing below was about ;) so from the mouth of babes ;)
Cait: I really love this poem, and i like how you said it, it really made me feel happy, and I love playing princesses too:)

Tristy says: ummm i really love spiders

lol :)

[AprilRN1210]

very cute... tell them, thank you!!!

[DJ]

Light and sweet,like some moments should be,well conveyed.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you DJ... couldn't have said it better myself.. :)

[Nusquam Esse]

I am glad to see this kind of poem coming from you right now; this is downright adorable and sweet. As always I enjoyed your recital. Sounds like she has a fair bit in common with yourself, sweet and sassy, and giving so freely. Hopefully the world will never change that. I especially loved your final lines, they really stood out to me. From a technical standpoint, I see nothing wrong here, it looks great, both the rhyme and the meter. Again, I am glad to see you writing something like this; be sure to thank that munchkin princess for me.... ;)

[AprilRN1210]

you are so sweet, thank you sir.. I will let her know for sure.. she will be tickled.. sometimes we write together.. me doing the writing of course but her telling me what to add. fun times..

[Nusquam Esse]

I can imagine! Must be a riot! It will only be a matter of time before she is also writing from the heart... ;)

[AprilRN1210]

yes, she already says she wants to be just like me when she grows up.. ha... not so sure about that.. thanks again..

[Frieda P]

AWH this is utterly charming! Love the 'Sparkly tiaras and painted toes'...silly songs & snuggles, angel wings, everything little girls are made of. Wait til she grows up to be like Auntie April! :)

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you Frieda.. trying to lift my spirits and thinking of her always does it... I am glad that you enjoyed.. and yes.. she is sassy just like me.. poor thing... lol

[Matching Socks]

Awwwww. That is adorable. :)
How is your brother? Hope he is ok.

[AprilRN1210]

Thanks girl... I appreciate it.. brother is hanging in there, but doctor isn't so optimistic.. just trying to keep praying and stay positive.. thank you for asking and kind thoughts..

[Matching Socks]

Aww, so sorry sweetie, hang in there. xo