Ms. B

With delicate hands she picks up the book
and lays it in her tiny lap
her eyes light up with wonder and her cheeks flush
with delight
she opens up a world of animals, colors, and letters
she points to a dog and says 'cat.'
she points to a king and says 'cat'.
she points to a car and says 'cat'.
she points to a baby and says 'cat'.

She smiles,
I think she has tricked me,
and I am conquered.