to Melanur

Melanur throws the greens out
Throws the peas out
Says please with a shout
Bends on one knee to smile
Pauses for a pose or a flash
Runs away in a dash
Climbs on our legs half-bent
End of the night: half-spent
Cries when mom or dad is out of sight
Points at every light

We love her
Above her
There is no other