Coming Of Age

it's a big world out there...

early snow
big bird
wide-eyed at the world...

pumpkin farms
twirling skirts
a cozy lap in g'pa's world...

sand castles
learning to share
it's a different world...

books
beasts and beauties
in a disney world...

daring to dream
sleepovers and camps
oh, what a world...

dances and games
discoveries and plans
enjoying this captivating world...

poverty and need
language and beauty
knowing there's more to this world...

new focus
new steps
once again...

...wide-eyed at the world.

happy 21st birthday, katy!