Freedom

Melissa Daniels
EVWP Summer 2009


After a year at home,
I anticipate freedom.
Parents away.
Empty house.
A newfound sliver of introversion,
Desiring to recharge alone.

Sleep in.
Relax.
Watch a movie.
Write.
Read.
Swim.
Don’t talk.

Holler. Catch up?
Text. Lunch date?
Reminder. Pick up book?
Plea. See my family?
Call. Attend picnic?
Invite. Visit me?

Inside.
No, no, no,
No, no, no.

But I say,
“Yes, yes, yes.
Yes, yes, yes.”