(2014)
I will be Forever in debt To my mother Any gift Would come up short
When we are young we strive to be cool with our clothes and the way we move and our friends with swag as adults though our friends be co…
A family trait Massage Is our vice No shame Take what
What if one day I wasn’t there for you? And you were left needing me If I wasn’t there When you woke up
My soft spot My sweet boy I’d do anything for Who convinced me Little boys are the best
I wallow in my sadness As it pools up It has not swallowed me Who floats above its surface This surface
The pine trees Reach up On both sides Of the road Telling me
Springtime means Berry pickin’ In warm sun Therapeutic Part of me
I told everyone About you The ugly beast Inside of me You can’t hide
I love to hear poetry read Rather than performed I love to hear each word Appreciated Rather than memorized
¿Te duele Cuándo piques tu dedo? No Lo hago por pura diversión Lo que duele
Blonde eyes To match her hair Life is mean She counts her blessings Hopes for the best
Algunos me gusta compartir Calientitos Justo cuando salgan del horno Que no se enfríe Por eso lo escribí
I look away Afraid to see Flicker of nerves In their eye A clench
How can I write how I feel When what I feel is nothing? How can I tell you what I need, What is wrong? When what is wrong