it's picture book pretty and candy box locked
it's the frock of all frocks in the shop window
you saved up for didn't you
it's the book you hid in the bookshop
hoping no one else would find it
of rarities most rare
it's the something out of sight
but on its way
almost any day
you can think of
any time now
don't say, tapping your foot, impatiently
or you'll cause delays
or the mail truck may break down
or go to the wrong house
the wrong town
with your treasured treasure
sent from afar
your wishing star come true
I'd be nice
If I were you.
mary angela douglas 30 may 2017
it's the frock of all frocks in the shop window
you saved up for didn't you
it's the book you hid in the bookshop
hoping no one else would find it
of rarities most rare
it's the something out of sight
but on its way
almost any day
you can think of
any time now
don't say, tapping your foot, impatiently
or you'll cause delays
or the mail truck may break down
or go to the wrong house
the wrong town
with your treasured treasure
sent from afar
your wishing star come true
I'd be nice
If I were you.
mary angela douglas 30 may 2017
