i wish i was bigger, dear April
so i could give you a ring
like daddy gave to mommy
a ring so small so round.

i wish i was stronger, dearer April
so i could carry you away
because time is a monster
sleeping under your bed.

i wish i was taller, dearest April
so i could hold your umbrella
while we parachute to our dreams
and i’ll catch you when we fall.

i wish i was younger, everdear April
so i could see you again
and smell your hair in sunshine
like angelscent memory.

Brian Sarfati