Sparkles

"Oh, how I wish I could sparkle!" said she,
"Like the wood does when it lies in the sun;
And Oh, how I wish I could glitter!" she cried,
"Like water on the leaves when the rain is done."

"Oh, how I wish I could shine," she smiled,
And the hopefulness shone clear in her eyes.

Oh, but you do, said I in my mind,
But you do, said I in my mind.