Playing Hooky

Today I cut my beading class.
I didn’t feel like going;
But there will be no consequences
Due to my not showing.

I will not get detention
Or some points off from my grade,
Though of course it will take longer
For my bracelet to get made.

It reminds me of the feeling
When I struck out on my own
And became aware each choice I made
Was mine and mine alone.

Beer and nacho chips for dinner
With some ice cream on the side?
There was no one there to tell me
My decisions were denied.

So today I played some hooky,
Not my usual routine,
But at times it’s nice to feel again
Like being seventeen!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Johnson Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 2:43 PM
Way to take it easy ilene. Life's best when it's not too ridgid. Awesome job btw. :)
Dietrich Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 3:39 PM
Beading class, huh? At least when we are older we can pick up some really interesting classes . I took belly dancing in my 40's and it was awesome. that was funny, that you had nachos with beer!!
Smith Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 9:25 PM
Good for you Ilene...Every once in a while it feels nice to just get out of the routine....hugs Tim
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