Based on the Lousia May Alcott novel Little Women, these five poems recount the struggles of the titular characters Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy, and their neighbor Laurie. The poems begin with Meg, the oldest and most romantic sister who dreams of wealth in contrast with her family's humble way of life. Her poem focuses on her journey through "Vanity Fair" and what it would look like to spend one night in sin. The next sister is Jo, a writer who wants to make her own way in the world. Jo's only fear is that when all is said and done, she would not have done anything worth remembering with her life. Then we have Beth, the angel of the family. Beth's only aspiration in life is to keep it just as it is, because to her it is perfect. Amy is the youngest of the sisters. Being the youngest meant she was always the last pick and never good enough; even the man who would one day marry her fell in love with her sister first! Finally, we have Laurie, the appointed brother of the girls. His poem recounts his tragic heart break where he learned that the years he spent with his best friend were not enough to build a marriage on.