Ode to my niece

I love you even though you are not here,
and even though I don't see you every day.

I love you even though you never talk to me,
and sometimes you cry when I'm near you.

I love you even though you don't do much,
and the most I see of you is from pictures.

I love you even though you are the smallest person in my life.

I love you because you are beautiful, and you smile all the time.

I love you because you are so cute,
and you are a part of me.

I don't love you because I have to,
or because I choose to;

I love you by default,
because how can I look at you and not love you?

I love you, my one and only niece, my beautiful booba, my Pretty Princess, Rochel Leah.