Be Daring
Spend your days in bathtubs filled with pruny prunes
(Because bathtubs are warm, and usually housed inside small
rooms)
Walk single file lines on the edges of streets
(But only if your balance is, like, really good)
Write love letters to people you don’t even like
(Please, never send these)
Visit exotic, far-away places with names like Svalbard,
The Confederated States of Micronesia,
and Lord Berkeley’s Knob
(Or just read about them)
Quit your desk job to replace the ailing "Little Mermaid" at
your local theme park
(No, don’t do that.
The bra is far too small.)
Perhaps just sit.
Find a comfortable chair, weathered and soft as any petal.
Breathe.
Write something true.
(No, that would be too daring)
I like the last part of this the best :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI just envisioned myself replacing the "Little Mermaid" in a park. I don't think people will like it. And a bra doesn't fit the dragon, hahaha.
ReplyDeleteReally, there are so few people who can do The Little Mermaid. Don't feel bad (ha!)
DeleteThere are some things true that I write that don't get on the blog. It generally is a rant or vent that I sometimes erase. I am going to read about Lord Berkeley Knob now.
ReplyDeleteKatie atBankerchick Scratchings
Or visit Lord Berkeley Knob!
DeleteI love this daring side of you, Juliet! Sometimes it helps to have a cheering section for added courage :)
ReplyDeleteI am definitely sitting in your cheering section!
DeleteI'm not the daring type, but I do breathe. And sometimes I create very daring characters & live through them. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI think you're totally daring. To think how you persevere!
DeleteI've enjoyed your poems! I can't wait to read the next one.
ReplyDeleteConnie
A to Z buddy
Peanut Butter and Whine
Thanks, Connie. I so love the name of your blog.
DeleteLOL. Well if you're not going to take someone's advice...!! :)
ReplyDeleteRight? That's what my husband said to this morning. "That's good advice...for you."
DeleteHa ha!!! I love it! I'll take your advice (or maybe that would be crazy).
ReplyDeleteGreat comment!
DeleteWrite something true!
ReplyDeleteI'm working on it :)
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