A simple gift from me to you

brings unabashed smiles

to your sweet young face.

A great gift from you to me.

Your wide innocent eyes

gaze steadily at the lends.

click.

one second

of life captured forever

imprinted in vivid colors,

Your silvery smile,

like the streaks of a rainbow

with secrets of gold.

Your upturned lips unopened

many stories untold.

Cheerfulness is all you know

untouched by society, you are.

If only you knew how lucky you are

or how precious your grin is.

If only I could touch your life

as you touch my heart,

only then would I be rich.

Ó 1998