if my life was a musical

i would be from the fifties.

and the 1800s.

and the 60s.

and the forties.

i would travel through each era.

i would meet new people.

i would be in india one day,

riding elephants in ponds.

like the little princess.

then the next day,

i would be in italy.

wearing a floor length, fancy dress.

then i'd visit boston. 

and drive a boat in the harbor.

and look into the sunset.  

the orange, flaming, pink

frosty sunset.

i'd smile, and stand.

the last rays of sun 

would warm

my arms.  and shoulders.  

i'd feel the breeze pick up as i took off.

and the wind would blow my hair.

and i'd wear ray bans.

then i'd snap my fingers.

and be home.

i'd put my hair in curlers.

like a little old lady.

and i would put my fuzzy socks on.

and sink into the couch and my family.

then i would fall asleep.

smiling.

-Mallory