JRV

• Valentine Asalemo, Grade 7
• Poetry
• 2017

If only I knew beyond your name and age,
Behind your gorgeous smile and public facade.
If only I saw you for your sweet, sincere self,
Would I fight the same demons? Progress in spiritual health?
I heard about your charisma, you seemed so kind,
Such genuine souls are difficult to find.
I heard you were persistent, perfectly patient,
Selfless to the point you refused medication.
You're a beautiful butterfly, as small as a needle,
But as braves as you are, more courageous than people.
More animate than others, defining perfection,
You continue to soar in the brightest direction.
You're figure is small but the affect is tremendous,
Like the spark of a giggle, pleasant and infectious.
You're only very young and as gentle as can be,
You flutter your wings, to the sunset you flee.