I am a princess
I live in a palace made of marble
no –
mother of pearl
I have a pony
a thousand dresses
maids and valets
jewellery and crowns
I spend my time riding
bathing, preening, beautifying
being beautiful
I am evicted from my palace
my maids have found new jobs
my pony is sold and my jewellery seized
I wake up
When I dream next
I’ll remember to pay my taxes