DFC2013 13: Flights of Fancy

Martinis should be made of sweeter things,
like cocoa topped with marshmallows, she thinks,
or else they are too bitter of a drink.

She never really took to growing up
and sat quite still as Mother clipped her wings.
Martinis should be made of sweeter things,

she said, on smelling mother's vodka breath
--something about Mother always stinks--
like cocoa topped with marshmallows, she thinks.

Her face received a slap for such offense.
Tears should never go beyond a blink
or else they are too bitter of a drink.