Let’s Go Home
to a place that I know,
where I am comfortable
no arguments or
harsh words said, no rebuttal
where there is my dog
and a bed to rest
I’ve been everywhere on the roads,
even survived the airbag test
walking to the park with
overalls and dandelions in my pocket
making wishes as I go,
roaming the grass and running frolic
yellow and gold painted
before my eyes
sipping on strawberry
lemonade skies
wrapped around the
culdesac where the sidewalk bends
happiness is a virtue,
that’s why my soul depends
on the clouds to keep blowing,
ashes in the air,
it’s been so hot that
the ground is scorching
so I pick up my dog or
her feet will be blistered,
carry her on my shoulder
the rest of the way,
I feel the poking of her whiskers
thinking to myself,
how many times have
I heard this song?
keep it on repeat because
I want this moment to last long
- Leah Rae