As a child I wanted many things, but all paled
In comparison to the want and longing for a home,
A home full of love, a home that was mine, freedom
To live a peaceful quite life, with a partner who loved
Me, and a family furry or human it mattered not, so long
As love, kindness, and caring were the foundation.
Secondary wants were to be educated, full of knowledge, to
Know my rights as an individual, seeking safety, learning
Through life lessons taught, while one day seeking
Strength to help others learn by example instead of forceful undoing.
Wants I have learned can change, replaced either by
Needs pure, or doors closed, so in time you merely
Endure, letting go of old beliefs held as truths, acknowledging
Some wants become needs, while other needs are merely misplaced wants.
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