January 13, 2010

Flying from the Basement

10th Floor, the conception, long way down, all the crying
Mamas breast, baby bottle, thumb sucking, time for flying

9th Floor, no contraption, long way down, all the buying
Grandma’s hug, first words spoken, utensils, time for flying

8th Floor, the elementary times, long way down, more crying
Mom’s goodbye, queasy stomach, teachers, time for flying

7th Floor, the middle school, long way down, all the lying
New friends, some mischief, no love, time for flying

6th Floor, the high school, long way down, even more crying
Girlfriend, a new discovery, painful ends, time for flying

5th Floor, the college, half way down, all the trying
Parties, friends for life, desire for love, time for flying

4th Floor, the working world, short way down, still the crying
Marriage, honeymoon, thoughts of parenting, time for flying

3rd Floor, the child bearing, short way down, all the sighing
Up all night, work all day, love slips away, time for flying

2nd Floor, the divorce, way down, all the crying
Lawyers, kids taking sides, work ending, time for flying

1st Floor, the retirement, way down, time for lying
Old bones, old regrets, same four walls, time for flying

Basement, down, time for flying
Alone, empty, heart discontent, time for dying

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