Frankie and Me
Frankie’s smile is made of summer,
Mine is made from thunder,
Frankie’s clothes fit on like smooth silk,
Mine are thistles that make me itch.
All the teachers say they like us the same,
But I see them take a deep sigh when I am near.
They all like Frankie the most…
But at night, my Nonna kisses my forehead three times -
And tells me wonkiest apples taste the best!
Mine is made from thunder,
Frankie’s clothes fit on like smooth silk,
Mine are thistles that make me itch.
All the teachers say they like us the same,
But I see them take a deep sigh when I am near.
They all like Frankie the most…
But at night, my Nonna kisses my forehead three times -
And tells me wonkiest apples taste the best!
This poem is copyright (©) Carmella de Keyser 2026
About the Writer
Carmella de Keyser
Carmella de Keyser is a prize-winning British poet, known for explorations of identity and heritage. Founder of the Harlow Circle of Poetry Stanza, judge for the Harlow Poetry Open, she has five books published or forthcoming, from Hedgehog Press, Alien Buddha Press, Parlyaree Press and the Seventh Quarry Press.
