I Want . . .

I want a simple cottage in the woods.
I want to hear singing birds and rustling leaves.
I want to snuggle on a squishy couch with my laptop.
I want long walks through tree-lined paths.
I want my family around me laughing.
I want to travel with my husband to new places.
I want to explore ancient buildings.
I want bravery to speak my mind.
I want to stare at the stars in awe of what I still don't know.
I want to doodle an entire sketchbook.
I want unlimited time to browse through art museums.
I want my words to lift lonely hearts.
I want to paint freely with abandon.
I want to soak up every moment while I'm in it.
I want to love well and live long.