Thick As Thieves

When I arrived back home

My niece and I 

Were not very close,

She wouldn't give hugs

Say goodbyes

Or even I Love You's,

We would barely chat

She would run in and hug another

When in a crowd

She was so shy

I didn't know how to reach her

I just wanted to scream out loud,

Obviously this was not going to be easy

Not an overnight success

And I just wanted her

To show a little love for me,

So when school started

She would ask me now and then

To help her with a few questions

That's when our friendship began,

Now I'm the one she runs to

First to give hugs

And say goodbyes

And I Love You's,

It melts my heart

To know how far she's come around

Because I thought for sure

She would never show

A love so pure,

We share so much time

Picking flowers and other girlhood things

I'm so glad she now expresses her love

And I can express mine

We are thick as thieves

But through a love so divine.

Author's Note

Dedicated to my niece, Olivia

Reviews

[Sir Joseph]

Testament to how patience will pay off!

[Tarry Franck]

Yes indeed

[marie]

she's lucky, i wish that my aunts would do this for me:)

[Tarry Franck]

She's so precious - so glad we are much closer now and it feels wonderful watching her grow up.

[marie]

She is lucky to have you:)

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you dear :)

[Ohhhwillow]

This would be a lovely short story Tarry! No doubt it already makes for a heartwarming poem. :)

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you Willow :)

[quinfinn]

the best loves take time to culture, nurture and grow...it is a worthy process. excellent write.

[Tarry Franck]

Quin - thank you so much

[C.C. Marx]

So sweet that she's warmed up to you, I'm sure she appreciates having someone that cares so much about her!! Great piece

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you for the kind review - I'm so much happier now.

[Frieda P]

Sweet read, you really do dedications right. The artwork is stunning, your poem emotes a lot of pride...nice one Tarry.

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you so much Frieda

[Coyote Poetry]

Artwork and poetry is amazing. People grow on each other and learn to appreciate each other. I like the ending and the term "We are thick as thieves". Thank you for the outstanding poem.
Coyote

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you so much Coyote :)

[A Soap Mess Stories]

So beautiful...especially when they return the love...good writing....

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you sweetie

[Lover Of Words]

Olivia is just like me just took her a llttle longer to warm up to you then i did now shes the little me when im not around... LOL love this

[Tarry Franck]

She's the Mini-Me of you when you're not around - just love her!!!!! Thank you

[Lover Of Words]

Your welcome- she is for sure the mini me ive seen it LOL

[Holly Mason]

beautiful glad she found your arms like this from the art work to your loving words..
thank you for sharing

[Tarry Franck]

Thank you very much