An Ode To French And Ruling The World

I’ve never wanted to rule the world
Hold it in the palm of my hand, watch it unfurl
Until now
Because, ma chérie, if I did
Then to all misfortune goodbye you must bid
For I would give all happiness to you
That is how you know my devotion is true

I would give you sunrises and sunsets
Carefree giggles and no regrets
The smell of the earth right after it rains
When fresh-grown flowers are all that remains

I never wanted the universe under my control
Content with standing still, never moving my soul
Until now
Because, mon coeur, if it was
Then I would set your heart abuzz
With all the good things I would find
And pray that your angelic self would think it kind

I would give you lazy grins and peaceful days
Basking in the sun’s warm rays
Talking, writing, laughing side by side
To you all love I would provide

I want the earth within my reach
Not for selfishness, but so that I may beseech
Every cause for laughter, every reason for smile
To surround you and stay awhile
Ma moitié, my other half
I would steal the world on your behalf


Chisholm Trail Middle School

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