the laminated photo

you want to change the photo
of you
laminated on your license.
you want a different
picture.
but down at the dmv
they don't care about your
vanity. go away, they say,
come back in five years
when it's time to renew.
you want to wear a suit
and look
more serious.
have better lighting to show
your eyes.
maybe have a book in
hand as if
you're reading.
or holding a bouquet
of flowers, about to give
them to someone
to make them happy.
you want your picture to
reflect how wonderful you are,
not this photo,
this black and white
mug shot,
showing disdain
for so much we have to endure
in life.