My request is simple, my desire selfish

I would love some peace and quiet

Nothing from the outside getting in

Nothing inside but me, my noises.

No distractions but those I desire

I never thought I would want these things

I would like to live my life the way I want

Without fear of interruption or questioning.

There is always a background

Always a noise distilling into my thoughts.

Never a moment without demands!

Always there is more to answer to.

To be in the fields or among trees

Soaking up sunshine, listening to nature

Watching birds flit from tree to bush

Butterflies floating by on the breeze.

These are the sights and sounds I need

To be free and allowed to be me.

©2011 Trevor Litchfield