Pretty In Pink

By Victoria Carrington

Fresh pink cheeks

From the moment you were born.

Pink little booties

Hide your tiny  toes.

Your pink Pooh snowsuit

Kept you cozy and warm.

Happy pink smiling lips

From your earliest days

Bring joy to all who see you.

The color flatters you.

Months go by.

More pink clothes received:

Valentine’s Day outfit from Grandma

Pink and yellow Hanna Anderson slippers-

A gift from our friends.

The color seems to be here to stay.

“Are you only going to dress her in pink?”,

Daddy cautiously asks.

“She looks great in pink, you know,”

My reply. Nodding head agrees.

Two years later, you choose your own clothes

Insisting to wear “Pretty Pink Dress”

Every day.

Not just any pretty pink dress

But the one with the pink satin trim

And pink satin roses adorning the hem.

A twirling blur of pink chiffon,

Wearing Mommy’s gold bead necklace,

You accessorize.

Mommy and Daddy watch you and smile.

No longer a rosy-cheeked newborn,

You are still

Pretty in pink.