I want to live a life where nobody can take anything away from me.
I want time to do the things I love
with the people I love
in places I am truly connected to.
I want to support people
help people
and love people.
Money will not dictate these dreams.

I will hold onto my ripped and torn jacket
solely because it’s got a life
woven in it’s seams.
Not because I can’t afford a new one,
not is not a thing.
When the time comes
and I really do need to replace it though
I want a jacket with a  history of it’s own.
I want something drenched with someone else’s tears
their laughter and good times
and all their wisdom too. 

[ My wants are so little,
                       yet they are so big.
       I’ve got to jump through hoops for these things, you know? ]

Flying home
from Canada to Canada,
is most reasonable
with a layover in Mexico.
I need money, and lots of it
just to see my sister
an hour away.
It is illegal to stick my thumb out
share a moment and a ride.
And it is troublesome
to cross an imaginary line.
These are just a few of the hoops
a simple life must learn to navigate.

When people ask me what I want with my life
where I am going
I hope this clearly depicts it;
Love and passion
dreams and happiness
That sort of thing.

Maybe you want different things
I am not here to judge.
This just is,
my personal shopping list.

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