when i was little i used to set out my clothes for the next day as little mannequins at the end of my bed
they were my clothes-people
when i was little i used to lay my stuffed bear next to my pillow and leave the toy bin open so they could play while i slept
they were my dreams
when i was little i would whisper to the face i saw in the mirror
she was my friend
when i was little i used to run my fingers along the mossy stones and try to listen as it told me legends of the time it had been a dwarf
it was my imagination
when i was little is used to go on carousel rides and lay my hand on the horses' neck, trying to let it know that i felt sorry for its captivity
it was my sorrow
when i was little i was childish
i dreamt, i didn't know
i imagined, i didn't realize
i'm not little anymore
but now i wish i were
