Everyday Secrets

I should've worn ribbons, I should've worn bows.

I should've worn colors as deep as the rose.

I should've gone dancing, stayed out all night,

Then nestled with robins at first morning’s light.

But I touched a dragonfly- surely I did!

Discovered the pavement where one violet hid.

Grand airs and high places meant nothing to me, 

When everyday secrets whispered hard, so tenderly.

I should've worn ribbons, I should've worn bows!

I should've worn colors as deep as the rose.

I should have crossed oceans, seen the great sites,

Then marveled at monuments and big city lights.

But my buttercup necklaces seemed so refined,

And fistfuls of honeysuckle, food so divine.

I’ve not traveled the world, only stayed in one place. 

And my everyday secrets, everyday secrets, 

Everyday secrets held me hard in their embrace.

And beauty queens, and fast machines, pretty things in magazines, 

Caught my eye, but cast no spell-

couldn't hold me very well.

And did I tell you, this earth is set in glory?

Did I tell you, it has saved me from despair?

Did I tell you, every tree is rich in story? 

Every robin has a tale to tell. 

I heard their words, I saw their plans. 

I listened to their secrets, I listened very well. 

And did I tell you, this earth is set in glory?

Did I tell you, it has saved me from despair?

Did I tell you, did I tell you?

I caressed that dragonfly, of fine, fine filigree?

I should've worn ribbons, I should've worn bows.

I should've worn colors as deep as the rose.

I should've gone dancing, stayed out all night.

But I listened to secrets instead.

That was my delight.