Princess Audrey

Written and dedicated to my AC friend, Maria Roth's daughter, Audrey, who is dealing with a recent diagnosis of Leukemia.

Audrey is a Princess, all glitter fairy dust
A curtsy in her presence, will always be a must
Princess work is tricky, it takes a special girl
You need to have the know-how
To smile and sing and twirl

A Princess like sweet Audrey, has lots of work to do
She cares for teeny faeries; some pink, some white, some blue
The faeries know her secrets and they will never tell
That Audrey cast a wish, into the wishing well

When a Princess makes a wish, it never goes awry
Audrey's wish is unadorned; you know she's very shy
She also doesn't question life; no if, no but, nor why?
Her Princess royal status will always get her by

Princess Audrey rest for now, the faeries watch you sleep
They hold you close and wish you well, a promise they will keep
They sprinkle magic faerie snow to let you know they care
Just look around, you'll see Princess, that they are everywhere!

Feel better soon, Audrey! (September 7, 2009)