My Fond Farewell
Once the radio played the saddest song I ever heard
then it was over, and I wanted my mother back.
Once there was grandma...
and bedtime stories and songs about "Hey Diddle Diddle" and the world of Dr. Seuss
that turned into homework, books, and diet coke--always diet coke.
Slurping my way through Pride and Prejudice, I dreamed of men in breeches
and dancing at Netherfield Hall.
I met Prince Charming, but I sent him on his way--his plastic smile was starting to crack--
I never liked Ken Dolls anyway.
Soon after, I met a real man.
Then the castle went into foreclosure and the chariot was repossessed--
It was goodbye to childhood for good this time.
So I bid the cat in the hat and that moon jumping cow a fond farewell--
I didn't need them anymore.
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