If these tan faces   

Whose lips mutter pure humor

and smiles brighten my Life

Whose hearts love me even when I'm unworthy

could stay with me as long as my teeth

or the freckles on my cheeks

I wouldn’t be afraid to leave

as they would follow

and I would never know loss

or grief

If they could stay with me

I’d travel the world

knowing they’d stick along

I’d never yearn for love I’ve always had

While I continue to be young I'd  never worry

and as I begin to age

I’ll pray

 to never lose a tooth

and ask to never lose my family