A TIME OUT

I just need a time out,

To sit on my swing ,

To not think of things 

That bother me! 

Mindless conflicts,

 That life inflicts On everyone.

The inner child in me

 Longs to swing high 

And swing low,

 With only the wind In my face ,

Heart racing ,

Sheer joy bubbling,

As the swing creaks 

And groans .

Suspended on a branch 

The leaves joining the fun,

Scattering laughter

 And disaster To the winds ,

Anything that holds Me back. 

My pony tails Bob up and down ,

The speed at which I soar ,

trying to Set the ribbons free,

I swing in gay abandon!

Oblivious to the world,

The world is my oyster,

For a while!

I just need that time out Not to pout ,

But gather my thoughts,

That swing to and fro,

And let that little girl

 Know that it's okay to grow 

Cause that's the journey Home .