Mine you are

 Each day teaches

If willing 

To pay attention 

And let me

Tell you 

I got to enjoy 

Frivolity

Until reality 

Reminded me

Of its unpleasant aroma

Grateful because 

I got to 

Experience joy

Savor slivers

And remember 

I don’t have billions 

In the bank

Or armies

To defend 

My honor 

Then I step

Back

Look in

The mirror 

And say

Child 

Who needs

Dollars and 

Human praise 

When You 

Say dear girl 

You’re mine