Great talents ripen late.  
~ Lao Tzu 

You

Are beautiful to me.

You,

Whose sun shines,

Encouraging me

To slink down to my bikini bottoms

And bathe and basque 

In warm love.

Your smile guides me.

Your protective covering

Hides me from jealous eyes

And hateful hearts,

For I've just started to bloom.

-jenn