Eavesdropping from My Porch

The voice sounded very young
Maybe a 4-year-old
With all her confidence

Walking with grandma and the big
Yellow dog who was already
In the family
When she was born

“Her name’s Mary Edwards
Mary Edwards
I’ll write it down so you’ll remember”

Umhmm Grandma responded
One hand for the leash
And one for the sweet
Young girl