Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Tonight, I am Alone

Tonight, I am alone
In this big, quiet, lonely old house.

Only I can hear the owl hoot,
Only I can see the clouded moon.

Mother cannot tell me to sit straight,
Father can't say, "Liz, be home for eight".

Sister won't get anxious now if I
Think of death and feel I want to cry.

Grandma can't say art will make me poor,
If I sing loud, Grandpa won't slam the door.

Crochet with no "guidance" from my aunt,
Dance because no one can say I can't.

My uncle can't tease me about my hair,
They give their two cents but now I don't care.

My family went to the ball tonight,
I stayed home, and I'm free 'till Midnight.

Tonight, I am alone.
In this big, quiet, comfy old house.

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