Rose's Song

There is a little girl slowly becoming a woman.

She is facing all the struggles and challenges a girl faces as she grows.

She is experiencing the broken heart from boys and one day from a man.

Her mind is changing from what she knew to what she will know.

She is learning that life can be very difficult sometimes,

But that is how we learn and find our inner strength.

She will make new friends and leave old ones behind,

But the special ones will always be treasured in her memories.

She is learning how important family is in life,

And that each person has something to teach her.

That family doesn't always agree,

But that they will always have each other's back anyway.

This special girl is my only niece,

And that is what makes her so special in my life.

My life gained a new purpose when she came to live with me,

And I only pray that I can be the kind of person she wants to someday be.

She may never truly understand the depths of my love for her,

But that's okay as long as she understands I would give my life for her.

And she can come to me about anything,

Because nothing will ever make me love her any less.

She is my only niece,

But with her, why would I ever need more?