(2014)
Inspirational quotes Are full of crap Whatever meaning Is lost In the sea
I crave stability Neither wandering spirit Nor home-body Yes I’d love to travel But the foundation
Steamroller Of life Passed by Feeling down Squished
When the emotion comes up It feels like heartburn Like acid Clenching my throat My ears go watery
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 more you treat me like a nag The more I become one I’m sorry if I micromanage Your clean clothes Your hot meals
Strong hands Hold me down To the bed I say to them I have to go
Why can’t I choose to be somewhere in the middle? Surrounded by extremes Measure everything With a grain of salt
The pressure inside Is building It comes out through my eyes I stop up the tears It comes out through my nose
She is no longer Part of my life I’ve moved on My life is full With friends
I’ve known Deep inside All along My value That I matter
If I could make you smile Just once Sincerity From an appreciative heart It would make all of it worthwhile
Most women are cooks But a man who cooks Is a chef She cooks over and over To feed the masses
Tomorrow Has not yet come It’s promises yet to be broken Tomorrow Is bigger
The medication is not me But neither is the sickness it tre… You may hear its effects In my voice In my opinions