A Cup Full of Patience

My mom pours the cocoa mix ever so slowly
            I scratch an itch
            I’ll just have to wait
My mom heats the water ever so slowly
            I wiggle a tooth
            I’ll just have to wait
My mom pours the water ever so slowly
            I twirl my hair
            I’ll just have to wait
My mom sets the cup down, “Careful! It’s hot!”
            I burn my tongue
            I’ll just have to wait
When my cocoa is cool, I lick, sip, and gulp it
And when I am done, I ask my mom
            “What’s the secret ingredient?”
            My mom answers, “Patience.

by Maya Kikuchi
4th grade, Le Jardin Academy