The Tooth Fairy by Elizabeth Henry

illustration:  Delphine Jones

She’s a dainty wisp of wonder

And she makes our children smile.

A flimsy, floaty Tinker Bell

Who comes once in a while.

 

She scatters twinkling sunshine

On the coverlets of the bed.

And places glistering silver coins

Beneath our infant’s head.

 

She’s a slice of myth and legend

And her wings are laced with gold.

Her dress is made of filigree;

She’s impish and she’s bold.

 

She hovers in the bedroom

When our babes are fast asleep,

And in exchange for jewels and gems,

A tiny tooth she’ll keep.