For Once In My Life

For once in my life…

… I have a place of my own

a place that’s already feeling like home

…I have a completely private space

where I can move at my own pace

… I’ve a view of trees and plenty of light

wood pigeons by day, owls by night

… I’ve a router, a mailbox, an electronic key

and a property manager by the name of Sophie

… I’m planning to get myself a motor

(when I do I’ll be sure to send you a photo)

… I have no soil or pots to sew with seed

but for now I’ve got just what I need

… I’ve friends nearby – Jane, Sandra, Kate and Ben

and more who’ll drop by my place now and then

… I am deeply blessed with a love that feels true

a love that’s made me feel brand new

I know I’ve left it very late

right to the point where I just couldn’t wait

any longer to finally set myself free

and find out what it’s like to be me…

… for once in my life

By Alexandra Martin