My friend Beth wrote recently about creating a bucket list. She has inspired me to think about my own. What is it that I want to accomplish in my lifetime?
1. Write a novel.
2. Live in New York City.
3. Travel to all of the continents (this is Jeff’s idea actually, but I am on board!)
4. Become a [...]
We take a turn on the dance floor
blend in with two dollar beers
and college students
bored on summer break.
But I am watching the boy in the corner
who promised me a dance and no baggage
He doesn’t believe you when you say I’m 23
but he kisses me anyway
My eyes closed mid kiss
I grab you to say
– help me! [...]
Yesterday I saw a sunset
and decided to write it for you.
I thought if I slaved and bled over my words,
I could make you feel my moment
and maybe shed a tear.
I sat down with my self-inspired mind
lest someone come and ruin
my picturesque moment for you.
But I forgot how to spell picturesque
and had to take the time [...]