She peeks into my room
\nafraid to disturb my writing\u2026.<\/p>\n
Mom, can I show you what
\nI\u2019m packing for Chicago?<\/p>\n
Sure, I say, and sadly she is surprised that
\nI\u2019ll actually stop and look right now.<\/p>\n
Shirts, skirts, shorts, leggings all laid out,
\nalongside her plans, hopes, and dreams. <\/p>\n
Does this look ok? Will I look older? Did I choose the right things?
\nIt\u2019s been a long time since I\u2019ve been there. <\/p>\n
Leaning in, I see her worry unfolded, wanting to be sure of choosing correctly;
\npart of me thinks it\u2019s not just about clothes.<\/p>\n
I say your choices are great – are they a comfortable fit for you, do they make you happy?
\nI hope she hears I\u2019m talking about more than clothes.<\/p>\n
Just remember, dear one, take your dreams with you too,
\ndon\u2019t toss them into the pile of rejected sweaters. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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