Stand Back World

I am going to be a ballerina, dancing 
Exotically and beautifully,
In a pink tutu, fluffy and frothy
My arms will glitter with
Glitz and sass.

I will be streamlined, with an
Appreciative audience who is
Constantly amazed and
 awed by my flawless performance

And if that doesn’t work out, 
I will be the owner of an orphanage,
Taking in all of the children who
Do not feel wanted.  Giving them
Whatever they need to like themselves
Better

My fallback plan is race car driver.
I will zoom around the track, 
Antagonizing my opponents,
Amazing my fans. I can hear
Them cheering now.

If a wrench lands in these
Plans I will run away with
The circus and be one of
The pretty ladies with all the
Make up who wears the
Glitzy swimsuit type outfits,
And rides around on the
Bare back of a highly-decorated
White horse.

Stand back., world.   I am ready to
Be the star. I am seven, which
Means I have been preparing
For this kind of attention and
These kinds of accolades for 
At least five years.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Michael Avatar
May 23, 2018 at 7:48 PM
You're ready for the show...stand back world...Nice write Caren...All the best
Krutsinger Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 10:34 AM
Thank you Arturo; I am relieved to still be in touch with the childhood me.
Cunningham Avatar
May 23, 2018 at 3:50 PM
Oh our childhood dreams, always wanted to be a space man, but never got off the ground.
Krutsinger Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 10:35 AM
Cute pun, Tom.
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