Living Alone

 

I'm getting strong,

I know I am.

 

I can go to parties now

Without the strength

Of a man.

 

I can spend a weekend at home

Without the jingle

Of that stupid phone!

 

I'm getting stronger

Than I was before,

Stronger with each

Closing of the door.

 

It just takes practice.

Once or twice won't do it.

It takes many, many more.

 

A few tries and after a while,

You can do it softly,

And with a smile.

 

 

 

B. Benjamin                                                                                                         

BBP10