Author's Note: Thanks SO much for the reviews I got off last chapter. You all are the best reviewers a writer could have. I am always open to suggestions for plot events ( or any suggestions at all!) As I am only 13, I'm not nearly as developed in my writing as everyone else on ff.net is....so, therefore, I love to hear comments on anything about my work......Why am I babbling? Oh yes, to make this chapter longer word-wise, because it's kind of short. Sorry. But enjoy anyway.
Age: 4 (5 or 6)
7-Birthday
Get up, little one
the sun is already up
so you should be, too
And besides,
it is your birthday today!
Mother's face greeted
Mirian in the early morning
as bright sunbeams fell across
her face
I am four today
she realized that she
now was a whole year older
than when she went to bed
That's right, Mirian
Today is your day
Mother said as she
tenderly pulled her daughter
to her hooves
I have some illspar root
for you this morning
Mirian's eyes lit up
at the prospect
of the rare treat
Mother led her to
the main portion of the scoop
and gave her a taste of it
It is very filling
so don't eat too much
or you will be full all day
Mirian heeded her warning
and took only a small amount
feeling the rich,
wholesome texture
of the root
she mixed it with
a little local Kayanoo grass
to round out the flavor
afterwards
Mirian observed
the dying, yet still vibrant
colors of the Andalite sunrise
as they gave way to
the deep rose
of the mid-morning sky
and thought it would be
a fitting prelude
of a most wonderful birthday
