Little Child

A sad face, peering
At You
Head tilted, just slightly.
(Wondering why.)
Mouth turned downward in
A Frown.
Is she pouting?
Is she hurt?
Is she about to cry?
(Wondering.)
Why so sad, why so blue?
Didn't she get her candy?
Didn't she get her toy?
Surely she is
Loved
By Someone.
(Wondering)
Turn up your Frown,
Child, into a Smile.
Straighten your Head,
Girl, just a bit.
Look Happy,
Please?
A sad face, peering
At Me.
Head tilted.
I wonder why.