gretchen kelly

when you dream i want you to think of

what

is

best

what you would give, to that friend, to make her really

really

smile

that extra pause you would take

the trust you would extend

the open hearted-ness

you once had

as a kid

that special clear eyed-ness

that made your aunt squint into her smile

that remarkable bravery

that found you at the edge of the earth

on your bicycle

at top speeds

skiing down hills

weaving through trees

i want you to dream and find

things simple and sweet

and quickly

without an adult thought in your head

find the color on the street, dance

to that beat

find the love on the street, dance

to that beat

and if you call for me, i'll come too

and if you know and i know

(then god knows too)

i'll snap my fingers grab my paintbrush

and dance in that air with you