A Hip Wild Rose
I want to become
A wearer of striped leggings
And purple high tops
I want to become
A graffiti tricycle
speeder – ding, ding,ding!
I want to become
a wildflower thief
snipping stems for free
I want to become
a drinker of herbal tea
steeped in wild rose hips
I want to become
a crazy dog lady
with twelve dozen dogs
I want to become
a sporter of whimsical
hats of all patterns
I want to become
a spunky retiree,
unpredictable
For now I am a
wearer of matching outfits
nothing too offbeat
For now I am a
county square pedestrian
staying in the lines
For now I am a
colorless cubiclemate
minus the flowers
For now I am a
morning decaf coffee fan
never branching out
For now I am a
rescue Schnoodle/Schnauzer mom
just these two enough
For now I am a
hatless day jobber
compliant and safe
I want to become
the dreamer I’ve always been
when I’ve dared to dream.
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