Let’s Pretend

Let’s pretend that we are pretty.

Let’s pretend we’re rich and thin.

Let’s pretend that everywhere we go

we always fit right in.

Let’s pretend that we are gracious, gentle,

thoughtful, good, and kind,

and we exercise some caution when

we start to speak our mind.

Let’s pretend that people like us.

Let’s pretend that we like them.

Let’s pretend that ‘cause we exercise,

our bods are fit and trim.

Let’s pretend that COVID leaves and

we can go without a mask.

Let’s pretend that there are answers

to life’s questions that we ask.

Let’s pretend.