When I Grow Up

old-lady-smoking-cigar, originally uploaded by Papaver Somniferum.

I want to be just like you! Pink pants, red blouse, tennis shoes and a flower in my hair.

I want your attitude, I want to flip off the world, I deserve that pleasure for all the world has flipped my way!

I want to talk like you do, low and raspy and cuss a lot.

I want your time, time to sit on the stoop and watch the people go by wondering about you.

I want those big round glasses, and the necklace you wear so proudly, and beautiful big earrings.

I want to smoke a big long cigar, take all day with it, drawing it in and with pleasure, letting it out.

I want most of all to be just like you when I grow up.