When I Grow Up
A Limerick for the Fickle-Minded
Keen on becoming a pirate,
the parent set out to inspire it,
Skull and crossbones raised high!
Sword, parrot, one eye!
Now kid wants to be a jet pilot.
About the Creator
Katherine Silvey Bates
Hi, I'm Kate and I'm a mental health counselor who values kindness, integrity, fun, art, solitude, & nature. I don't often have or make time to write as often as I'd like, but I love when I do and so much enjoy exploring the work of others.
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