Now I’d rather be

sliding down a waterfall,

no cactus landing.

__________________

Eye lid tape, lip gloss,

high heel wobble, being a girl

is not for tillies.

__________________

Itchy wrist lei tight,

wiggle up ti leaf skirt, wait

for the drum beat. Dance.

_________________

 

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