In Another Life...(IP)

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from the ABC set Silver Spun Sand Poems

I’d dare to do things differently; actually
be able to walk in stilettos till I tilted.
Relish escargot – even caviar, although
it reminds me of frog-spawn. Clean
my flat only if it looked dirty and not
be obsessed with my Dyson. Sure as hell,
when you’re gone – won’t be remembered
for how pristine your floor was.

I’d lose my passion for pear-drops,
not to mention chocolate brazils;
cheaper, by far, those dentists’ bills,
and my eye-sight would be 20/20.
No matter what they say – men don’t
make passes at women in glasses...
least of all me. Feel privileged
my cup size is a ‘double D’
and not hanker for a boob job.

I’d be true to my word – not let
the sun go down on a stupid row.
This time round, my mum wouldn’t
get Alzheimer’s...I’d make the most
of being a child, rather than rushing
to be a grown-up. Own a Wendy House
like I always dreamed of, and stay there
till my next one...Life...that is.

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Comments

skinner_jennifer | August 25, 2011 - 20:06

This sounds like a great IP to me Tina. I liked the
bit about walking in stilettos till you tilted,
don't really know how we walked in them myself now.

But you have written a great IP here, much enjoyed
reading.

Jenny.

sue dinum | August 25, 2011 - 22:05

I can echo many of your thoughts here, Tina, except the double-Ds. Don't waste them, save them for me.

sue

Silver Spun Sand | August 25, 2011 - 22:05

Thanks, Jenny;-) Pleased you enjoyed and thanks for telling me in such a lovely way.

Tina

Silver Spun Sand | August 25, 2011 - 22:06

;-)... and thanks, I think.

Tina

Highhat | August 26, 2011 - 08:15

You now what Tina- I bet you will ALSO be remembered for having a squeaky clean house! But wouldn't we all like to have done some things differently and have changed the course of things- like our Mothers not having Alzeimers- that would have been lovely.
Nice one Tina- a good go at the IP

;)Pia

Silver Spun Sand | August 26, 2011 - 12:50

Many thanks to you, Pia;-) And the bit about the house is probably 'spot on' if you'll pardon the pun.

Tina;-)

Jane May | August 27, 2011 - 04:42

Hi Tina,
This was great, I loved the bit about the stilettos and the escargot...I agree entirely. Well done on the cherries :)

Jane