Stretch

[It's absolute, run-of-the-mill, sing songy garbage... but it's so me.]

Pretend you’re a writer,

pretend you’re a poet,

pretend it’s a lovely body,

pretend that you own it.

Pretend that you’re quiet,

pretend that you’re sleeping,

pretend you don’t see it,

pretend that you’re dreaming.

pretend you’re a lover,

pretend that you’re listening,

pretend you’re not leaving,

pretend that you’re kissing.

Pretend you hear music,

pretend it’s your chance,

and when they pretend to ask you

be sure to pretend to dance.