(2015)
I am stronger Than you think I am I am weaker Than I look
By nature high-strung But I thought I was strong If not physically, emotionally For things to roll off my back Be mature and take the high road
I find richness In the mixture In what others disdain Young people lost Between two cultures
Scratchy plaid blanket Red with yellow stripes Hot and itchy underneath Claustrophobia strikes Purple and blue prisms
A noisy restaurant Listen Focus Beyond the dishes The music
Desperate for his attention Knowing it will drive him away Jealous of a game - how lame Choking self-esteem where I lay Desperate for his affection
The passive-aggressive Guilt trip Is a weak tool For your purpose The sensitive
Manos fuertes No me sueltan De la cama Yo les digo Me tengo que ir
I enjoy his company Riding shotgun Conversation No one to overhear Our inside jokes
Turkey and dressing Loud and overwhelming Opinions and food fly Green bean casserole Too much laughter
Have you ever felt A hole inside of you Something dead inside Where your heart Is supposed to be?
Some I like to share Fresh out of the oven Don’t let it get cold That’s why I wrote it Emotions in that moment
I wallow in my sadness As it pools up It has not swallowed me Who floats above its surface This surface
Is there anyone worse than a denti… A dental surgeon I think as I sit alone Battling my nerves As I listen to the patient next d…
Hillary’s beautiful Rose Bumpy’s favorite princess My mini-me, my little lion Cute button nose Framed by red hair