Zephyr, Formerly Known As Samantha

Her parents had named her Samantha but she preferred Zephyr                                She introduced herself as such to new acquaintances                                                    But everyone eventually addressed her as Zep

She hated wearing pants or shorts,  preferring sundresses                                          Or loose-fitting, oversized T-shirts draped over flowing skirts

And she loved to swear -                                                                                            Not under-her-breath mildly like an exasperated fast-food restaurant manager

        But loudly, every-third-word a vulgar epithet                                                                                                                    Like a frustrated building contractor

Each week for at least one entire day, she went barefoot                                          She said it was necessary to keep her feet in tune with the Universe