wishful thinking

i wish i was well-spoken

that i could tell the world about myself

without laughing at the things i couldn’t say

i wish i was more brave, more patient

that i didn’t wait out the storm

but set sail and move myself away from the trouble

i wish i was better at being myself

without feeling shame or guilt

i wish i could stop writing poems

about all these things in my head,

but actually do them.

i wish, for no more wishes.

t.l.