Green Kaleidoscope

I sheltered true
from the storm
of CHILDHOOD
and pirouetted through
dangerous waters
Deep and all consuming
Hiding well my
pride &
self knowledge
beneath
plaid clam diggers
and curly pigtails

Eyes, green and
kalieoscope
never missing
a trick or a snick
or a snat
Taking notes
Mama didn’t
know
she still doesn’t