I wish I was prettier than lies
I wish I had a grounding body
I want to be flightless
I'm stuck with air and bone
A head in the clouds
I wish you looked up more
I wish you'd bake in the burning rays that make me
What if you didn't avoid the sun
What if our bodies rested at the same time
And eloped together in the sunlight
What if there were trees and falling petals
But no shade to be found
What if you knocked me to the ground
I want to make your jaw drop
Your blood boil, your skin crawl
I want to make you feel alert and alive
I want to take it by stride
But I tip toe before I dive
The pads of my feet are wet with wonder
I leave footprints of jealousy
I reek of chlorine tears
The mop never dries
It just sits and waits in the closet
It's dark in here and I'm craving my sunshine
But you'd rather stay cool