A Beautiful Princess Story

This one I wrote after a long day of visiting while Melody was still a little newborn. I remember holding her as I told her this story and although she didn't understand what I was saying she calmed down and I felt so peaceful.


There was once a princess so pretty and cute,

people came from all over to see her smile, hear her coo, and even toot!

All their faces made her feel weary and scared,

but seeing her made them them happy so no one really cared,

except the king and queen who said in a tone not at ALL sappy,

"our dear sweet girl who brings us such joy should not be so unhappy,

we won't lock her away in a tower or hide her in a cave,

she might need to see some people and she'll learn to be brave,

but we must protect her and keep her feeling safe,

and if so many visitors makes her little soul chafe,

we will tell them the 'the princess isn't feeling it today!

come back tomorrow and she might want to play!'

Then we''l hold her so close (if she wants to be held)

and say 'we love you the most (till her fears are all quelled)

there's no need to hurry and you can always say no

mom and dad will help you be heard oh yes we love you so."

They did as they said and said as they did

and so it should be with every parent who has you as their kid.





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