Yes, I wanted a white picket fence
Beside a pretty little garden so sweet
With honeysuckle and rosemary and jasmine blooms
A darling little cottage full of dreams.
I’d read about them in books I found
With tales of castles, dragons and genies
I wanted those too, just as much
Fabulous hidden treasures and enticing distant journeys.
I didn’t know what it took or meant
To work so hard to make things real.
A picket fence can be used as defense
Fiery dragons sometimes are way more friendly.
And instead of being the beloved beautiful princess
Sassy strong with cute things to speak.
You just might be the dark knight in full armor
Riding to the rescue astride your dauntless steed.

-alka
#alkawrites Aug 2016