Twinkle

The gem twinkles in the light
The butterfly sits on my ear
“Am I hurting you?”
“No my ears are already pierced,” I say.
The shimmer is so bright it blinds people
“Sorry!” the butterfly says.
I run.
The earrings shake
The gem sparkles
I got it on my ninth birthday
and it has been with me ever since
The metal butterfly tastes like gobstopper
The gem is baby pink
Sugar crystal
The earring give me superpowers throughout the day
Energy, Strength.
Kept for special occasions
At the end of the day I put them to bed
and say goodnight
Ready for the next event.