Shirt Shenanigans

The morning was typical.

This day same as most.

I’d be heading off to school

Amongst friends, engrossed.

 

Ten minute meditation

High vibes all around.

Innards tingling all throughout

I’m happy, safe, sound.

 

We wear uniforms to school.

T’ is what it will be.

Some friends say it’s oppressive;

Not worth energy.

 

My T-shirts are all cotton.

Feel good ‘gainst my skin.

They’re snug, clean and tightly fit-

A hug felt within.

 

It’s my turn in the bathroom

Toothbrush is turned on.

My shirt’s not feeling quite right.

I yank-Jeez! Doggone!


I comb my hair, wash my face.

Sunblock goes on next.

Breakfast’s on-should be waiting.

Shirt is surely hexed!

 

After bounding down the stairs,

Shirt I twist and tug.

Why, oh why, won’t it fit right?

Should fit like a hug.

 

I’ve made it to the table,

Mom sees I’m not still.

I eat, drink and talk a bit.

Both hope I don’t spill.

 

Mom’s asking me some questions

Helps me problem solve.

Is the problem with my clothes?

When did this evolve?

 

“Maybe your body’s growing?

Need a bigger size?

Just run upstairs and switch the shirt.”

Swift, quick compromise.

 

Mom made a good suggestion,

But I do not head.

Finish eating this good food

Then I may concede.

 

I scarf down my last bite

Dad walks through the door.

“Well, look, now, who has joined us.

You aren’t just folklore.”

 

What did he say? Talking to?

We all look around.

Sister gasps and eyes get wide

No one makes a sound.

 

Perched upon my shoulder

Look of shy dismay

A small orange dragon-she’s stuck

Cannot pull away!

 

She and wing a bit too close

When I pulled on shirt.

Usually she’ll swoop and duck

She nor I get hurt.

 

Mom cannot see my dragon

Wing stuck in collar.

More intrigued and not too scared

I did not holler.

 

So, sister reaches over

Small tug to unbind.

Dragon’s free and flies around

Glad she’s un-confined.

 

Gratitude fills me again.

Dragon is my guide.

I’m loved and I’m escorted

In life’s great joy ride.

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