She never felt entitled to....

She never felt entitled to....

Pick the wild dandelions in the field
To ask someone for a glass of water
Sit on the same bench as others
Not being ridiculed in school

Ask for a second helping
Sleep late on the weekend
Have someone get her breakfast in bed
Being consoled when sad

Have a birthday party with no drama
Sing her lungs out in joy
Have a kind shoulder to cry on
Get a hug when the times were hard

Eat only cake one night
Not be a comma in others' lives
Dance when she was happy
Show her tears when it hurt

Just say no to things she did not like
Sit on a park bench, quiet, with no memories
Feel safe when things went a bit off
Be irresponsible for a day

Someone to give her backrub when she was tired
A doll to love and play with
Not be scared of the blows
Someone rocking her to sleep

Tiptoe over the rocks in the pond
Throw a fit, just because
Have real friends, to laugh and cry with
Someone to pick after her

Watch the fog roll in the hills
A long bath with candles and music
Play freely, like the other kids
Not to plan and just play along

Her mother not wishing she was born dead
Climb trees, and just hang there
Ask for what she wants
Have her chains removed

Learn to draw and paint
Ride a bike into sunset
Experience the magic of beautiful love
Have the freedom to say her mind

Fall asleep without crying into her pillow
Having a decent set of spectacles
Someone to organize her dresser
Being asked how her day went

A good long foot soak
Go somewhere on a whim
Not reason every decision
Have a caring hand on her back

A tiny surprise gift, for no reason
Live a day, a week, without expectations
Buy flowers just for herself
Be kissed passionately

Feel free, unburdened with duty
Listen to the electricity buzz, ears to the pole
Have roots, deep roots
Experience joy, bursting through all her pores

Start a bonfire, and stay till it dies down
Someplace to call home
Not be a father's trophy
Throw a tantrum, for no reason

Ask for candy and ice cream
Jump over the puddles holding hands
Someone to be at home, waiting for her
Go on a long drive with no destination

Receive a thoughtful gift, prepared with love
Being cared for when sick
Spend a night between the cliffs and the ocean
A pat on the back for trying hard

Sometimes act like a child
Watch the galaxies swirl
Not be held responsible for others' happiness
Listen to music all night long

Just be silly one day, kick the stones into the ocean
Feel someone's intense desire
Look in the mirror and smile
Be loved back in return.