kicking rocks
picking daisies
braiding clouds
into my summer hair
I chased the river
and cut the ribbons
out of the salty air

not a moment
of relief
me a pretty
petty thief
stealing glances
stealing words
patch-working
forgotten worlds

my cramped bones
flutter
flitting
looking for
a proper fitting
forgetting shoes
under tables
weaving comfy
little fables

sleek sly foxes
owls wise
ruffled feathers
hidden prize
can you catch me
if I leave
a whole deck
of daises
up my sleeve