(2014)
Left on a leash Is no way to live He disappeared I like to imagine He’s running in a field
A family trait Massage Is our vice No shame Take what
My sister’s cookies Chocolate chip Got my nephew to Say her name For the first time
A healthy pancreas Is like a transmission Seamlessly shifting gears In type 2 diabetics Wear and tear
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
May sun is warm An old friend You have missed June sun Still smiles
The strings that attach me To this world Ground me Yes they sometimes Keep me from flying
If I could draw a tree In all it’s complexity Would you be impressed? If I could draw a human face It would be but a trace
Traffic Irritation becomes a nightmare As the lines start to squiggle Bending in and out And the world starts its attack
If you find someone That can do it Better than you Get them on your team
Why can’t I choose to be somewhere in the middle? Surrounded by extremes Measure everything With a grain of salt
My parents always say We’re proud of you I am too I got out of bed I used to get so much done
If I could paint a man Eyes so dark they shine Brooding and stormy Til the smile breaks through If I could paint a man
Good secret Bubbles inside Let me out Bad secret Indigestion
Water Beach pools and fountains Rivers creeks and waterfalls The sound The feel Floating Weightless