puddle girl

the puddles splashed underfoot
as she ran 
through the dreary afternoon 
her bright yellow boots spatered with mud 
and little bits of dried grass
her pigtails bouncing 
on her light blue open shoulder top
the one with the little pink flowers embroidered on the hem 
her outstreched arms looked like they were touching the sky 
brighter than the sun 
was her smile
warmer than fire
was her joy 
she was truly happy.