What are you thinking my darling
in that devious little mind
What’s going on in that head of yours
If I seek what will I find
Why do you look so mysterious
with your clever little grin
I can tell you’ve got something going on
But will I lose or will I win
If you didn’t look so adorable
and clever in your pose
I’d be more concerned with my thinking
than adoring your turned up nose
Are you about some mischief
Should I worry, even care
Or laugh because you are playful
A happy child – so gloriously fair
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The innocence of youth is powerful
And gone much too soon today
I’ll embrace and enjoy in your gaming
Yes, I’ll laugh and savor this day
~Penny L Howe, 2013
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Friday’s Child is “loving and giving”… This line is from the English poem “Monday’s Child” A rhyme first recorded in A. E. Bray’s Traditions of Devonshire in the year 1838.
My version and poem for this ‘day of the week’ child came to mind as I viewed this little girl’s mischievous expression in the photograph. Hope you enjoyed, Have an excellent weekend.
Thanks for stopping by,
Penny
The Why About This 
Howe, I nominate you Sunshine Award. Please check it at http://zyoshiko.wordpress.com/2013/04/28/sunshine-award/
Thank you most sincerely Yoshiko for thinking of me for this Award! 🙂
Welcome, Penny 🙂
Your this poetry reminds me of my son 😀
He must be a most wonderful gift to you, Yoshiko! 🙂
Yes, he is 🙂
Your words seem to precisely match the expression on this child’s face. Well done Penny. 🙂
Thanks LuAnn, the look was just too good to pass by, I enjoyed writing the words! 🙂
Again , as I always says about you writing ” I LOVE IT” ! 🙂
Beautiful photo. …. gone much too soon today, so true!
AnElephantCant disagree with this poem
A child’s smile is a wonderful thing
They are up to their milk teeth
In some inspired mischief
But one grin makes his heart and soul sing
I enjoyed your poem. Yes, her eyes are curious.
I laughed when I read, “I can tell you’ve got something going on, But will I lose or will I win” The picture says it all. Simply beautiful Penny, simply beautiful.
I agree with you on all points, a most delightful mischief indeed! Thank you!
Such a lovely poem for this adorable child — her expression — yes she is definitely plotting 🙂 Loved this dearest friend … you are amazing with words! Love your way this weekend!! ~ RL
Thanks Robyn, I noticed Alastair posted about my Shy Butterfly book. A sweet thing for him to do. My daughter had shared with him via email this morning when we got word from Amazon that it was published. So his post about my book beat my post on the book being published. Friends are great and special aren’t they? Speaking of which dearest friend of mine, thank you for your lovely comments on his blog site, I do appreciate you very much! Much love to you, Penny xo
I loved this, Penny. That poem fits that little girl so much. You can see the mischief in her face and because she’s a redhead, it will more than likely be something special 😀
Thanks for sharing Penny. Are you going to do all the days? Eventually?
Thank you Alastair. That’s a good idea, I will think on it! 🙂
If you do decide to, then I will look forward to it. Maybe look at the days your kids and grandkids were born on for inspiration .. just an idea .. although you seem to get inspiration from a breath of wind. You’re certainly gifted
lovely and innocent read!
Thank you very much soumyav!
I see that so clearly in her face. You captured it all so well.
Feliz Friday!
xx 🙂 🙂 xx
Thanks RoSy, you just know somethings up with her expression! Happy Friday to yo also! 🙂 xo
What a perfect poem for an utterly delightful picture. Oh yes, definitely mischief going on in those eyes but how great to know that it’s the mischief of the innocent.