I always wanted three bedrooms or more
a dining room with a smooth maple table and place settings for 12
fine china, Waterford crystal, shiny silver spoons.

I always wanted an inviting sectional sofa
Soft fabric, huge cushions—
Fort-making materials.

I always wanted an expansive kitchen 
with a stocked stainless steel refrigerator and
a table we can gather round for meals and game night.

I always wanted a huge backyard
with a cool pool for summer fun
and space to run around and catch fireflies.

But, I’ll settle for a studio, a condo, a duplex—
a small space with a sturdy simple sofa
so long as you always come home.