There Is Always Hope

Want:

When I was twelve, I wanted a macaw

but they cost hundreds of dollars.

If we win the lottery? I asked.

Macaws weren’t known to be great talkers,

but they were affectionate.

Yes, my mother said. If we win the lottery.

I was satisfied, so long as it wasn’t impossible.

The macaw would be blue.

Gretchen Marquette.