on a rainy day
when clouds are grey
and weeping willows
fall as feathers
from downy pillows

Take me
as is
without the make-up
and wigs
when I’m bald
as a joey
not adorned or showy

Take me
with my scars
don't try to fix'em
leave 'em as they are
hold them close
but do not smother
reverend them as
you would
your mother

Take me
over the horizon
as the red sky meets
the midnight sea
don’t look back
just cut the tethers
and we’ll fly like birds together