Red Velveteen Wouldn't The Rosebuds Wish To Be

red velveteen wouldn't the rosebuds wish to be

thought the little girl colouring endlessly

in the afternoon while her mama

listened from the kitchen.

red velveteen.

it feels the same

indoor as out

she sang brightly of bright petals

all afternoon

red velveteen

why wouldn't Cinderella

choose that very shade

I would if I were her she sang

and wouldn't you sing

on a rainy, rainy afternoon

red velveteen

red velveteen

with a scattering of tiny pearls

if you were her?

mary angela douglas 19 january 2014