Tonight's Poet Corner: Sonnet Solstice #87

Please Teach My Niece
by Belinda Roddie

Please teach my niece how to draw a heart, please -
Valentine's Day appealed to her so much
in her first grade class. I must now appease
her by letting her gain the Midas touch
so she can spin gold into each red wedge
and curve of the great romance orb. She wants
hearts on every wall, appliance, and ledge
that our house has to offer. My wife taunts
me about how our place is becoming
a haven for crayon-stained Cupids. I
know you can help my niece with her sketching.
Ever since her parents suddenly died,
I want her happy. Sorry if I shove
for this. I want her to remember love.