Jefferson's Baby

Ruby shoes
A virgin gown
Blue eyes and a plastic crown
Puerile pride
A beacon light
Chosen and heaven-bound
She climbs the anthill, so curious and coldblooded
With her magnifying glass…
Start with impetuosity
Then add pristine simplicity
Throw in destructive innocence —
A lovely but dangerous blend
A righteous urge
To go and purge
This world of wickedness
Honest zest
A noble quest —
Results ambiguous
She hits her brother and gleefully takes all his
Toys and his candy away…
Start with egocentricity
Then add boundless expectancy
Throw in unwitting insolence —
A lovely but dangerous blend