Burning the Apron Strings to the Ground
Heather has a Bachelor's Degree in English from Moravian College and has been freelance writing for more than 12 years.
Woke up this morning and was transformed into someone
Completely different than when my head hit the pillow
Sound of alarm clock didn't cause any extreme stress
Just a noise of something new to contend with
Digging the idea of potential opportunities for the day
Felt like Christopher Columbus exploring uncharted territory
Touching undiscovered treasures and stepping onto foreign soil
With the ease of an adventurer not folding under pressure
Happy in the presence of a co-captain who shared in the wealth
Ignored all the naysayers and their projected speculations
Relished the opportunity to have fun with substance
Enjoyed the idea of being in a relationship
Where rules were thrown by the wayside
Should be about two people who respect one another
Talked out their problems instead of throwing sand
From the sandbox into each other's eyes
As a vicious act of immaturity and spitefulness
Enjoyed having partner to laugh, snuggle and play with
Also, to confide in when life threw a massive curveball
And plopped it right on your doorstep
Preferred to have a means of emotional and physical support
When times were good and even when they're difficult
Content with the natural progression of events
Ignorant of the guidelines that men and women supposedly
Required to follow in all matters of dating and relationships
Going a year strong and instinct worked thus far
Perturbed by the fact that everyone reveled in flaunting
Their experienced critically penned sentiments
On subjects that didn't really apply to them
Sick and tired of being told how and when
Things needed to be accomplished by which date
Don't have the desire to be 2018's answer to June Cleaver
Looking for an equal partner; not a superior officer
If wanted that, the army would be the answer for that
In the meantime, people need to keep their lips zipped
Keeping their clueless opinions to themselves
They are not wanted by this Northwoods II resident
Or anyone in close proximity to them
Finished with playing by society's rules
Don't expect any wedding invitations in the mail just yet
Enjoying the ride as is for now
If it happens, it happens.
If not, stick your negative Nancy thoughts where the sun don't shine.