Poem: The Things I Would do Instead #the100dayproject Day 44

The Things I Would do Instead

I need to adjust my tire pressure, 

check my oil, clean my rubber mats, 

and find out where that strange smell 

is coming from in my car. 

I need to work in my yard, 

dig up the weeds, 

plant vegetables, 

and rake debris. 

I need to do the dishes, 

sweep the floor, 

dust the window sills, 

and vacuum the dining room rugs. 

But I want to pour some wine, 

swish it in my glass and let it stain 

my lips as if I wore make up 

like a real woman. 

I want to sit side outside 

and watch the sun go down 

until the insects fly close 

and buzz in my ear. 

I want to lay my head in your lap

and tell you everything 

I want to say. 

I need to sleep beside you with our window open 

as the rain thunders down around us, 

our bodies together on an island of noise.