Aquarius Sun

Aquarius Moon

Aquarius Rising

I was never meant to follow rules

 

Bare feet on cool grass and hot pavement

Skinned knees from daredevil play

Face tilted to the sun, arms wide open

Spinning, singing, laughing, yelling, questioning

 

Quiet, girl.

Put on your shoes.

Stand up straight.

Follow the leader.

Smile and nod.

Shift and change.

 

Life of the party with drink in hand

Immersed in novels, research, and writing

Wishing to be seen and heard, afraid to speak

Drinking, crying, numbing, laughing, questioning

 

Quiet, girl.

Shove that down.

Choose a path.

Blend in.

Smile and nod.

Shift and change.

 

Business suits, heels and hose

Someone’s wife, someone’s mother

Polished and pretty in public, secrets behind closed doors

Hustling, aching, hiding, laughing, questioning

 

Quiet, girl.

Earn more.

Join the club.

Carry it all.

Smile and nod.

Shift and change.

 

Swelling with pride as the children grow

Wine-soaked evenings mask growing disdain

Perfect exterior, crumbling behind the curtain

Arguing, covering, lying, gritting, crying, questioning

 

Quiet, girl.

Head down.

Hold on tight.

Keep the peace.

Smile and nod.

Shift and change.

 

The moon, the mat and a quiet mind show the way

Embracing the gray and the smile lines

Unraveling the past, weaving the future

Spinning, singing, laughing, yelling, questioning

 

Speak, girl.

Find your words.

Tell your story.

Teach the world.

Smile and sing.

Ground yourself.

 

Welcome home.