I Could If I Wanted To

I was in pain, but I have ignored it Feeling excited on this fresh new virgin day. I could use my eyes and draw out a canvas study a tree, watch butterflies, enjoy that puffy cloud. I could use my voice Say hello to a stranger Make elaborate wolf howls I could use my nose Smell the meatballs cooking Enjoy the whiff of oregano follow the fragrance of parmesan or I could sit here loving the day enjoying the patio of this Italian restaurant not caring that I cannot whistle