By nikki
Date: 2 July 2000

Let me be

Let me be a tumbleweed
lazily rolling where I will
stop for a moment
until the breeze flows 
through my hair once more,
taking me off again.

Let me be a gypsy
magical wanderlust 
entrapping me
weave my magic
where I can
and then I’m off again

Let me be a butterfly
escaping from the safety
of my silken cocoon.
no longer suffocating
I don’t want to be safe
pausing for a flower
and then I’m off again.

My spirit can not
be held down
my soul yearning for 
a dream I haven’t had yet.
my heart pounds in 
anticipation
Just let me be me.

NL 07/02/2000