A Poem: Ideal Jaime

In therapy group, we were asked to write a letter to ourselves in ten years. I disregarded that and wrote a poem about what my ideal self would be instead.

Ideal Jaime

A Jaime

driving

carrying a baby places

and making schedules

running rehearsal

responsibilities

confidence

things that I can do

socializing with people

following them to the bar they're headed to

being a part of something

being myself

not yelling at my mother

enjoying family dinners

feeling as though I could survive if I moved out

not completely disregarding writing prompts

knowing people in my age group

living

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Jaime