GIRL’S DESIRES

god, give the girl fire.

give her a violet life.

make her delirious in love.

wild in the face of fear.

god, give the girl a better beginning.

give her a taste of the sun.

flood her sky with birds.

build her body from the salt water.

god, give the girl a universe in her name.

give her hands that know forgiveness.

let her know the grace of wings.

forget the thorns in her side.

god, give the girl a sanctuary in the sky.