Penny L.

I Am Marigold from the book: Once Upon a Marigold

I am Marigold.

I wonder why my mother doesn’t like me.

I hear the rushing water of the stream below.

I see my father’s chest when he hugs me.

I want to run away from my mother.

I am going to be a queen.

I pretend I am with my sisters.

I feel so sad and lonely.

I touch my floor mop’s fur.

I understand why people don’t like me.

I say, “I love you Daddy.”

I dream to be on my own.