As the moons spiral by
and wrinkles in time, add
elder Omi repents some
missed chances I had
mummified by fear
wrapped tight in gotta bes
hampered by conventions
and will they judge me's?
their demands included
lots of work from me
yet excluded from perks
nor any reciprocity
two sets of double standard
hats I didn't choose to wear
expectations handed down
Burdens I never agreed to bear
Shrink-wrapped universe
bespoke sizes too small
foreshortened horizon
artificial fences too tall
Too many vested interests
in the style cramped scapegoat
in muddy wedding dress
and tattered overcoat
I recant land-locked dreams
staying safe on the floor
shoulda punched the box out
and kicked down the door
too scared to smash ceilings
for fear of falling glass
can't never did nothing
by sitting on her ass
so locked doors remain
woodland trails stay untraipsed
too many effs given
so many less tasted grapes
Here's my advice to you
unsolicited though it be
you don't have to cower
learn a lesson from me
eat plums from the icebox
seize the ring of brass
fly your freak flag loud
don't let the parade pass
wear Bay City Roller trousers
in Stewart tartan Blue
if dad says you look a fool
wear the tam-o-shanter too!
in this game called being
you only get one shot
so take aim and make it
give it all you've got
play your cards to win
even if ya got a shitty hand
make your entrance with flair
strike up the kitchen band
The tilt-a-whirl will end
it's not that long a ride
you do the choosing of
the direction of your slide
when the band's played out
when it's time to bid adieu
I hope went with bright pink
and danced to your own kazoo
when Charron arrives
in ferry of tie-dyed hue
I wish blessed journeys
and Elysian fields for you
May you be met by
eternal arms open wide
may we all gather on
Loch Lomand's bonny side
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