The Currency of Wonder
There is a secret hideaway for princesses
a unicorn is her favorite horse
fairies sleep rolled up in flowers
that open to let them fly away
in the morning
also there is a lot of serving
and fake drinking of pretend tea
all of this is free
yet I know
how expensive it will become
each passing moon
curiosity delight and marvel
attenuate
the places between
fill with sober details
chores homework
and most precariously
the future
The wonderful present
becomes heavy with yesterday
clouded by tomorrow
Smiles and giggles
become more expensive
require spinning rides
and special effects
instead of a magic wand
made from sticks and beads
and glitter
that fixes everything
everything.
20/30
NaPoWriMo
2014
We are ⅔ of the way there!
DAY 21 PROMPT:
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